# COMAR Title 09 — Maryland Department of Labor

## Subtitle 34 — Office of Cemetery Oversight

### Chapter 06 — Crematories — Permit and Registration Process and Fees

#### Regulation .04 Permit — Requirements for Permit for a Crematory Owned by a Sole Proprietor.

*COMAR 09.34.06.04*

A. A sole proprietor applicant for a crematory permit shall receive a permit to operate a crematory in this State if the sole proprietor applicant meets the permit requirements of this regulation.

B. A sole proprietor shall receive a permit if the sole proprietor:

  (1) Completes an application form;

  (2) Pays the nonrefundable application fee and any other fees due under this chapter;

  (3) Provides the name, address, and phone number of each affiliated crematory;

  (4) Designates a registered crematory operator as the responsible party for each affiliated crematory provided that:

    (a) The registered crematory operator may not be designated as the responsible party for more than a total of two crematories; and

    (b) A registered crematory operator shall be registered to operate a cremator, alkaline hydrolysis unit, or both; and

  (5) Provides an affidavit stating that:

    (a) No federal or State taxes or fees are delinquent; and

    (b) The crematory business is financially stable.