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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" citation="COMAR 10.29.09.02" title_num="10" subtitle_num="29" chapter_num="09" heading="Definitions.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Terms Defined.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>“Apprentice” means an individual licensed by the Board who assists and is employed at the same licensed Maryland establishment as the sponsor of the apprentice, and is under the direct supervision of a licensed Maryland mortician or funeral director.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>“Apprentice sponsor” means a mortician or funeral director who:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Has been in good standing with the Board for the previous 5 years;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Has been practicing mortuary science as a licensed mortician or funeral director in Maryland at least 5 years immediately before accepting the apprentice;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Manages, owns, or is employed by a licensed funeral establishment in Maryland in which the licensed apprentice is employed;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Is responsible for the direct supervision of 1,000 hours of work with the apprentice; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Assumes responsibility on their individual license for the delegate or apprentice’s conduct, whether it is consistent or fails to be consistent with the professional standards and provisions set forth in Health Occupations Article, Title 7, Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>“Board” means the State Board of Morticians and Funeral Directors.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>“Committal services” means a ritual conducted at the graveside or crematory following a funeral held at a location other than a cemetery or crematory.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>“Delegate” means a licensed mortician or a licensed funeral director employed by the same licensed funeral establishment as the apprentice sponsor and to whom the apprentice sponsor delegates direct supervision.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>“Direct supervision” has the same meaning as in Health Occupations Article, §7-306(e)(3), Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>“Graveside services” means any program or rituals conducted at the cemetery or crematory on behalf of a decedent instead of one conducted at a funeral home or place of worship.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>“Licensed apprentice” means an apprentice who is licensed by the Board to assist the apprentice sponsor or a licensee delegated by the sponsor to provide direct supervision.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(9)">
      <text>“Licensed funeral director” means a funeral director who is licensed by the Board to practice all aspects of mortuary science except embalming.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(10)">
      <text>“Licensed mortician” means a mortician who is licensed by the Board to practice mortuary science.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>