# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 29 — Board of Morticians and Funeral Directors

### Chapter 17 — Crematories — Permit, Licensing, and Fees

#### Regulation .03 Permit — Requirements for Permit.

*COMAR 10.29.17.03*

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.