# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 29 — Board of Morticians and Funeral Directors

### Chapter 21 — Mortuary Transport Services

#### Regulation .07 Vehicle Standards.

*COMAR 10.29.21.07*

A. A removal vehicle shall:

  (1) Be of appropriate size for the transport of human remains;

  (2) Have windows tinted to the extent that human remains are obscured from public view;

  (3) Have a cargo bay which:

    (a) Is fully enclosed; and

    (b) Is designed to prevent co-mingling or shifting of human remains while in transit; and

  (4) Have a floor which is a nonporous, impervious surface.

B. A removal vehicle shall include at least the following equipment:

  (1) A removal stretcher and litter, each with a leakproof pouch; and

  (2) A universal precaution kit which shall include the following:

    (a) A red bio-waste bag;

    (b) A heavy disaster pouch;

    (c) Goggles;

    (d) Booties;

    (e) A mask;

    (f) Disposable gloves;

    (g) A clean or disposable apron;

    (h) Antiseptic hand cleaner;

    (i) Disinfectant spray;

    (j) Clean towels; and

    (k) A first-aid kit.

C. Before the sale of a removal vehicle, the permit holder shall have the vehicle disinfected.

D. Removal vehicles shall be inspected by a Board designated inspector at least every 2 years starting from the date of first inspection.

E. A removal vehicle which has passed a Board inspection shall prominently display a Board-issued sticker on the vehicle attesting to passage of the inspection.