§ 7–602
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 7-602 (2026)
Title 7. Morticians and Funeral Directors
Subtitle 6. Mortuary Transport Services
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(a)
A mortuary transport service shall be issued a permit by the Board before the mortuary transport service may remove and transport human remains in this State.
(b)
(1)
To apply for a permit, a mortuary transport service shall submit to the Board:
(i)
An application on the form that the Board requires;
(ii)
An application fee set by the Board; and
(iii)
Evidence that the mortuary transport service is bonded and carries liability insurance that covers each registered transporter employed by the mortuary transport service.
(2)
An application for a permit shall be signed by an individual who is the owner or a co–owner of the mortuary transport service to be issued a permit.
(c)
To qualify for a permit, a mortuary transport service shall satisfy the Board that the mortuary transport service:
(1)
Has complied with all applicable State and local laws;
(2)
Will be owned and operated in accordance with this subtitle; and
(3)
While the mortuary transport service removes and transports human remains, will be held responsible for the treatment of the human remains.
(d)
(1)
A permit holder shall use vehicles that have passed an inspection by an inspector designated by the Board while the permit holder removes and transports human remains.
(2)
A permit holder shall employ only registered transporters to remove and transport human remains.
(e)
(1)
(i)
A permit issued under this subtitle shall expire on the date set by the Board.
(ii)
A permit may not be renewed for a term longer than 2 years.
(2)
A permit holder may renew a permit for additional terms, if the permit holder:
(i)
Submits to the Board:
(1)
An application on the form that the Board requires; and
(2)
An application fee set by the Board; and
(ii)
Complies with any other renewal requirements established by the Board.
(f)
Signs and advertisements for a mortuary transport service shall display the name of the mortuary transport service as it appears on the permit.