1. (a) Except as otherwise provided by law, a corporation may not operate a mortuary science business and the Board may not issue a license to or list any corporation as licensed to operate a mortuary science business.

2. (b) The Board may renew only the license of a corporation that:

   1. (1) On June 1, 1945, held a license issued by this State;
   2. (2) Has been renewed continuously since that date;
   3. (3) Submits an application on a form required by the Board; and
   4. (4) Pays a fee set by the Board.
3. (c) Each application for renewal made by a corporation shall state the name and address of each officer and director of the corporation.
4. (d) While a corporation license is effective, it authorizes a corporation to operate a mortuary science business only if any practice of mortuary science that is conducted for the corporation is practiced by a licensed individual.
5. (e) A corporation may not operate a branch funeral establishment unless the branch funeral establishment was in operation on or before October 1, 1964.

6. (f) If a corporation is sold, declares bankruptcy, or ceases to operate, written notice must be submitted to:

   1. (1) The Board, within 2 weeks of the occurrence, detailing the changes and the arrangements for carrying out the pre-need contracts and disbursement of the money held in escrow; and
   2. (2) The holders of pre-need contracts advising them of their options under Maryland law.

Added as Health Occupations § 6-309 by Acts 1981, c. 8, § 2, eff. July 1, 1981. Renumbered as Health Occupations § 7-309 by Acts 1990, c. 6, § 11, eff. Feb. 16, 1990. Amended by Acts 1992, c. 155, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1992.

Formerly Art. 43, § 351.