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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".06" citation="COMAR 10.29.17.06" title_num="10" subtitle_num="29" chapter_num="17" heading="Renewals.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Before the expiration date of the permit or a registration, a permit holder or a registered crematory operator shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Complete and return the renewal form;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Pay the non-refundable renewal fee set forth in Regulation .08 of this chapter; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Submit any required documentation to the Board.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>A person who has a permit or registration as a permit holder or registered crematory operator may renew the permit or registration every 2 years, beginning on a date specified by the Board, in the following manner:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Complete the renewal application form;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Pay the non-refundable renewal fee set forth in Regulation .08 of this chapter;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Meet the permit and registration requirements of this chapter and Health Occupations Article, Title 7, Annotated Code of Maryland; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Submit the required documentation.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>After the expiration date, if an application for renewal of a permit or registration has not been made or if the individual has been identified by the Office of the Comptroller or the Maryland Department of Labor as delinquent in the payment of taxes or unemployment insurance contributions, pursuant to tax compliance regulations of COMAR 10.31.02 or, pursuant to Family Law Article, §10-119.3, Annotated Code of Maryland, has outstanding child support obligations, the individual may not engage in the operation of a crematory business or act as a registered crematory operator.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>An individual who engages in the operation of a crematory business or acts as a registered crematory operator without renewing the required permit or registration is subject to disciplinary action by the Board.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>If a permit holder or a registered crematory operator applies for renewal past the expiration date of the permit or registration, the individual shall pay the renewal fee plus the late renewal fee set forth in Regulation .08 of this chapter.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>