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. 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: Completes an application form; Pays the nonrefundable application fee and any other fees due under this chapter; Provides the name, address, and phone number of each affiliated crematory; Designates a registered crematory operator as the responsible party for each affiliated crematory provided that: The registered crematory operator may not be designated as the responsible party for more than a total of two crematories; and A registered crematory operator shall be registered to operate a cremator, alkaline hydrolysis unit, or both; and Provides an affidavit stating that the new crematory business: Is financially stable; and Has the ability to continue to operate the crematory business for a 2-year period after issuance of a permit. Before applying to the Office for a permit, a crematory shall have in its employ an individual who holds a certification from: The Cremation Association of North America; The International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association; or Another equivalent body recognized by the Office and the Board.