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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" citation="COMAR 10.29.15.03" title_num="10" subtitle_num="29" chapter_num="15" heading="Mandatory Fees.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>A licensed funeral establishment may not be exempt from the fees outlined in this regulation.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The Board shall send out fee notices to the licensed establishments via first class mail or by any electronic means by September 1.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Annual payments shall be due on November 30 of every year. All active licensed establishments shall be required to pay a fee of $375 to the Family Security Trust Fund.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>A late fee of $500 will be assessed on December 1 for any licensed establishment that is delinquent in paying the mandatory contribution to the Fund.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>If the establishment does not pay the mandatory fee and the late fee by December 30, the Committee shall refer the delinquent establishments to the Board for formal action to include possible suspension of the supervising mortician license.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>In addition to any applicable mandatory late fee, the Board:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Shall assess a $40 fee for returned checks; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>May not issue a license until the payment is made, including the late fee if after December 1.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="G.">
    <text>A licensee is not entitled to a refund of its contribution to the Fund.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="H.">
    <text>Mandatory contributions to the Fund may not be prorated.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>