1. A. A sole proprietor applicant for a reduction facility permit shall receive a permit to operate a reduction facility in this State if the sole proprietor applicant meets the permit requirements of this regulation.

2. B. A sole proprietor shall receive a permit if the sole proprietor:

   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 evidence of a bond, letter of credit, or trust account established to meet the requirements of Regulation .07 of this chapter;

   6. (6) Provides an affidavit stating that:

      1. (a) No local, federal, or State taxes or fees are delinquent; and
      2. (b) The reduction facility business is financially stable.

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

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