# COMAR Title 07 — Department of Human Services

## Subtitle 03 — Family Investment Administration

### Chapter 20 — Burial Assistance Program

#### Regulation .05 Replacement of Checks Lost, Stolen, or Not Received.

*COMAR 07.03.20.05*

A. The local department shall issue a new check to replace a burial assistance check which is lost, stolen, or not received when the vendor satisfies the requirements of this regulation.

B. If a check is lost, stolen, or not received, the vendor shall notify the local department within 30 calendar days from the date the check was issued.

C. If the check is stolen, the vendor shall file a complaint with local law enforcement officials and shall provide a valid complaint number.

D. If the check is cashed, the vendor shall sign a completed forgery affidavit form.

E. The local department shall issue the replacement check within 5 working days of satisfaction of the conditions in this regulation.