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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".04" citation="COMAR 10.29.21.04" title_num="10" subtitle_num="29" chapter_num="21" heading="Requirements for Registration.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>To qualify as a registered transporter, 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;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Hold a current valid driver’s license in good standing; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Be employed by a mortuary transport service that holds a permit issued by the Board.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Required Coursework. Before registering as a registered transporter, an individual shall complete the following Board approved coursework options:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>An OSHA or MOSHA training course;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A course on blood-borne pathogens;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>A course on infection control; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>A law course on:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Health-General Article, §5-513, Annotated Code of Maryland, excluding references to inspections of an out-of-State facility, with the objective of understanding the proper treatment of remains with dignity; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>This chapter.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>To apply for a registration as a registered transporter, an individual shall submit:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A signed application on a form provided by the Board;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Written, verified evidence satisfactory to the Board that the applicant has:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Completed the application for a criminal history records check using the process required by CJIS and designating that the check be sent to the Board; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Paid all fees required by CJIS;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Evidence of successful completion of the coursework required by §B of this regulation; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>A copy of the individual's driving record, including probation before judgment findings.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>A registered transporter shall maintain a current mailing address, excluding a post office box address, on file with the Board.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>The permit of the mortuary transport service that employs the registered transporter shall be prominently displayed on the person of the registered transporter by means of an identification card. The identification card shall include the following information:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A current picture of the registered transporter;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The name of the mortuary transport service that employs the registered transporter; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The permit number of the mortuary transport service.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>The permit holder shall confiscate the identification card of a transporter who is no longer in the permit holder’s employ and return the identification card to the Board.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="G.">
    <text>The Board may not register an applicant until the Board has:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Received and reviewed the criminal history records information; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Approved the completed application.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>