Regulation .03 Permit — Requirements for Permit.
Regulation .03 Permit — Requirements for Permit.LinkCopy Citation
A.
Subject to approval of the Board, a person shall receive a permit to operate a crematory in this State if the person meets the permit requirements of this chapter.
B.
A person shall:
(1)
Submit an application on a form provided by the Board;
(2)
Pay the non-refundable application fee and any other applicable fees set forth in Regulation .08 of this chapter;
(3)
Be of good moral character if the applicant is an individual;
(4)
Designate a registered crematory operator who shall be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the business provided that the registered crematory operator may not be designated as the responsible party for more than a total of two crematories;
(5)
Provide a certificate of status, issued by the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation, if the applicant is a business entity:
(a)
Indicating that the entity is in good standing, or its equivalent as determined by the Board; and
(b)
Dated not earlier than 30 days before the application; and
(6)
Comply with all applicable federal, State, and local laws.
C.
An operating crematory shall apply to the Board for a permit within 90 days from the effective date of this regulation or be subject to Board action.
D.
Before applying to the Board for a permit, any crematory not in operation before the effective date of this chapter shall have in its employ an individual who holds a certification from:
(1)
The Cremation Association of North America (CANA);
(2)
The International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association (ICCFA); or
(3)
Another equivalent body recognized jointly by the Board and the Office.