# COMAR Title 09 — Maryland Department of Labor

## Subtitle 34 — Office of Cemetery Oversight

### Chapter 11 — Natural Organic Reduction—Permits, Registration Process, and Fees

#### Regulation .06 Permit Requirements for a New Reduction Facility.

*COMAR 09.34.11.06*

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

B. A sole proprietor, 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 reduction facility, 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 reduction facility;

  (4) Designates a registered reduction operator as the responsible party for each affiliated reduction facility provided that the registered reduction operator may not be designated as the responsible party for more than a total of two reduction facilities;

  (5) A corporation, limited liability company, or partnership shall provide a list of the officers, members, partners, agents, and employees of the entity applying for the permit;

  (6) Provides evidence of a surety bond established to meet the requirements of Regulation .07 of this chapter; and

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

    (a) Is financially stable; and

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