# COMAR Title 09 — Maryland Department of Labor

## Subtitle 34 — Office of Cemetery Oversight

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

#### Regulation .06 Permit — Requirements for Permit for a New Crematory Owned by a Corporation, Limited Liability Company, or Partnership.

*COMAR 09.34.06.06*

A. A corporation, limited liability company, or partnership shall receive a permit to operate a new crematory in this State if the corporation, limited liability company, or partnership meets the permit requirements of this regulation.

B. A corporation, limited liability company, or partnership shall receive a permit from the Office if, at least 30 days prior to the opening of the new crematory, the entity:

  (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.

  (5) Provides a list of the officers, members, partners, agents, and employees of the entity applying for the permit; and

  (6) Provides an affidavit stating that the corporation, limited liability company, or partnership:

    (a) Is financially stable; and

    (b) Has the ability to continue to operate the crematory business for a 2-year period after issuance of a permit.