# Health Occupations (GHO)

## Title 7. Morticians and Funeral Directors

### Subtitle 4

#### Section 7-403

(a) The Board may establish a school to:

  (1) Teach mortuary science; and

  (2) Gather and give out information on:

    (i) Sanitation;

    (ii) Preservation of dead human bodies; and

    (iii) Disinfection of dead human bodies, living areas, clothing, and bedding when death results from infectious disease.

(b) The Board may adopt rules and regulations for:

  (1) The conduct of the school;

  (2) Payment of tuition fees;

  (3) Admission of students; and

  (4) Issuance of diplomas.

(c) The cost of operating the school shall be derived from:

  (1) Tuition fees;

  (2) License examination fees;

  (3) License fees; and

  (4) Renewal fees.

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Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)