# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 29 — Board of Morticians and Funeral Directors

### Chapter 21 — Mortuary Transport Services

#### Regulation .03 Requirements for a Permit.

*COMAR 10.29.21.03*

A. To qualify for a permit to operate a mortuary transport service, an individual shall:

  (1) Be at least 18 years of age;

  (2) Be of good moral character; and

  (3) Satisfy the requirements of Health Occupations Article, §7-602(c), Annotated Code of Maryland.

B. To apply for a permit, an individual shall submit to the Board:

  (1) An application signed by an individual who is the owner or co-owner of the mortuary transport service to be permitted on a form provided by the Board;

  (2) The required fee as set forth in Regulation .08 of this chapter;

  (3) A notarized statement attesting to compliance with Health Occupations Article, §7-602(c), Annotated Code of Maryland;

  (4) Evidence that all removal vehicles have passed an inspection by an inspector designated by the Board; and

  (5) Evidence that the mortuary transport service is bondable and carries liability insurance to cover each registered transporter employed by the mortuary transport service.

C. A individual may not operate a mortuary transport service in the State without a permit issued by the Board.

D. If the permit holder is the sole employee of the mortuary transport service, the permit holder shall also be registered as a transporter.

E. The permit holder shall return an expired permit to the Board as soon as possible.

F. The permit holder shall be responsible for registering all transporters in their employ.