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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".05" citation="COMAR 10.29.15.05" title_num="10" subtitle_num="29" chapter_num="15" heading="Filing a Claim.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Complaints shall be processed pursuant to COMAR 10.29.11.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The Board shall issue a final order against a licensee for violation involving a transaction that relates to preneed funeral planning that occurred in the State and falls within its jurisdiction.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The claimant shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Complete a claim form devised by the Board;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Provide a signed preneed contract and copies of documentation of any and all money transactions regarding the preneed contract; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Present all claims for losses to the Board within 1 year:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>After the death of the person who is the subject of the preneed contract;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Upon the discovery by the claimant of the defalcation; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>At a later date at the discretion of the Board.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>The Board shall consider each claim on a case by case basis.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>All claims shall be filed with the Fund.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>Claims shall be filed in accordance with Health Occupations Article, §§7-4A-07—7-4A-08, Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>