1. A. A corporation, limited liability company, or partnership shall receive a permit to operate a reduction facility in this State if the corporation, limited liability company, or partnership meets the permit requirements of this regulation.

2. B. A corporation, limited liability company, or partnership shall receive a permit if the entity:

   1. (1) Completes an application form;
   2. (2) Pays the nonrefundable application fee and any other fees due under this chapter;
   3. (3) Provides the name, address, and phone number of each affiliated reduction facility;
   4. (4) Designates a registered reduction operator as the responsible party for each affiliated reduction facility provided that the registered reduction operator may not be designated as the responsible party for more than a total of two reduction facilities;
   5. (5) Provides a list of the officers, directors, members, partners, agents, and employees of the entity applying for the permit;
   6. (6) Provides a certificate of status, issued by the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation, indicating that the entity is in good standing, or its equivalent as determined by the Office, and dated not earlier than 30 days before the date of the application;
   7. (7) Provides evidence of a bond, letter of credit, or trust account established to meet the requirements of Regulation .07 of this chapter; and

   8. (8) Provides an affidavit stating that:

      1. (a) No local, federal, or State taxes or fees are delinquent; and
      2. (b) The corporation, limited liability company or partnership is financially stable.

Authority: Business Regulation Article, §5-204, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: March 30, 2026 (53:6 Md. R. 287)