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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".14" citation="COMAR 09.34.11.14" title_num="09" subtitle_num="34" chapter_num="11" heading="Reduction Prior to Obtaining a Permit.">
  <text>Reduction facilities may perform the natural organic reduction of one decedent prior to obtaining a permit from the Office provided:</text>
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The natural organic reduction is only performed as part of the manufacturer’s operator training course for the vessel in which the natural organic reduction takes place; and</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The authorizing agent of the decedent is notified and has given permission prior to the natural organic reduction.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>