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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" citation="COMAR 10.29.21.03" title_num="10" subtitle_num="29" chapter_num="21" heading="Requirements for a Permit.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>To qualify for a permit to operate a mortuary transport service, an individual shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Be at least 18 years of age;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Be of good moral character; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Satisfy the requirements of Health Occupations Article, §7-602(c), Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>To apply for a permit, an individual shall submit to the Board:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>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;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The required fee as set forth in Regulation .08 of this chapter;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>A notarized statement attesting to compliance with Health Occupations Article, §7-602(c), Annotated Code of Maryland;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Evidence that all removal vehicles have passed an inspection by an inspector designated by the Board; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Evidence that the mortuary transport service is bondable and carries liability insurance to cover each registered transporter employed by the mortuary transport service.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>A individual may not operate a mortuary transport service in the State without a permit issued by the Board.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>If the permit holder is the sole employee of the mortuary transport service, the permit holder shall also be registered as a transporter.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>The permit holder shall return an expired permit to the Board as soon as possible.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>The permit holder shall be responsible for registering all transporters in their employ.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>