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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" citation="COMAR 10.29.19.03" title_num="10" subtitle_num="29" chapter_num="19" heading="Crematory and Hydrolysis Containers.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>A crematory container:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Shall be a readily combustible, rigid container suitable for cremation;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Shall provide a completely enclosed covering for the human remains;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Shall be resistant to leakage or spillage;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Shall be of sufficient strength and rigidity for ease of handling;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Shall provide protection to the health and safety of crematory establishment personnel and the public;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Shall comply with all local, State, and federal governmental emissions regulations;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>May not be composed of metal or polyethylene material; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>Which appears to be heavily coated with varnish, lacquer, or any other highly combustible substance, shall be:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Placed in a cold cremator; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Coated completely with water before being placed in the cremator.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>An alkaline hydrolysis container:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Shall consist of a completely enclosed covering for the human remains;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Shall be resistant to leakage or spillage;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Shall provide protection to the health and safety of the crematory establishment personnel and the public;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Shall comply with all local, State, and federal emissions regulations; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Once inside the alkaline hydrolysis unit, may be removed prior to the start of the alkaline hydrolysis process as long as the human remains are covered to protect the dignity of the decedent.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>