# COMAR Title 09 — Maryland Department of Labor

## Subtitle 34 — Office of Cemetery Oversight

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

#### Regulation .07 Permit — Requirements for a New Crematory Owned by a Sole Proprietor.

*COMAR 09.34.06.07*

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

B. A sole proprietor shall receive a permit from the Office if, at least 30 days prior to the opening of the new crematory, the sole proprietor applicant:

  (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 the new crematory business:

    (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.

C. Before applying to the Office for a permit, a crematory shall have in its employ an individual who holds a certification from:

  (1) The Cremation Association of North America;

  (2) The International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association; or

  (3) Another equivalent body recognized by the Office and the Board.