§ 7–603
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 7-603 (2026)
Title 7. Morticians and Funeral Directors
Subtitle 6. Mortuary Transport Services
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(a)
An individual employed by a permit holder shall be registered with the Board as a transporter before the individual may remove and transport human remains.
(b)
To register as a transporter, an individual shall submit to the Board:
(1)
A signed application on the form that the Board requires;
(2)
A criminal history records check; and
(3)
Evidence of the completion of coursework recommended by the Board.
(c)
The Board shall register an individual who:
(1)
Holds a valid driver’s license; and
(2)
Has complied with all applicable State and local laws.
(d)
While a registered transporter removes and transports human remains or otherwise acts in the capacity of a registered transporter, the registered transporter shall:
(1)
Treat every decedent with the utmost dignity; and
(2)
Prominently display on their person the permit for the mortuary transport service for which the transporter is employed.