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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".14" citation="COMAR 09.34.06.14" title_num="09" subtitle_num="34" chapter_num="06" heading="Cremation Prior to Obtaining a Permit.">
  <text>A crematory may cremate or hydrolyze the human remains of one decedent prior to obtaining a permit from the Office, provided:</text>
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The cremation or alkaline hydrolysis is only performed as part of the manufacturer’s operator training course for the cremation machinery or alkaline hydrolysis unit in which the cremation or alkaline hydrolysis takes place; and</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The person or persons with the right to final disposition of the decedent are notified and have given permission prior to the cremation or alkaline hydrolysis.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>