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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" citation="COMAR 09.34.08.03" title_num="09" subtitle_num="34" chapter_num="08" heading="Crematory Containers.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>A cremation container:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Shall be a readily combustible, rigid container suitable for cremation;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Shall provide a completely enclosed covering for the human remains;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Shall be resistant to leakage or spillage;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Shall be of sufficient strength and rigidity for ease of handling;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Shall provide protection to the health and safety of crematory establishment personnel;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Shall comply with all local, State, and federal governmental emissions regulations; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>May not be composed of metal or polyethylene material.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>A cremation container which appears to be heavily coated with varnish, lacquer, or any other highly combustible substance shall be:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Placed in a cold cremator within which no cremation has occurred in the prior 4 hours; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Coated completely with water before being placed in the cremator.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>An alkaline hydrolysis container:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Shall completely enclose the human remains;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Shall be resistant to leakage or spillage;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Shall provide protection to the health and safety of crematory establishment personnel and the public; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>May be removed prior to the start of the alkaline hydrolysis process as long as the human remains are covered to protect the dignity of the decedent.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>