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

2. B. A sole proprietor, corporation, limited liability company, or partnership shall receive a permit from the Office if, at least 30 days prior to the opening of the new reduction facility, 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) A corporation, limited liability company, or partnership shall provide a list of the officers, members, partners, agents, and employees of the entity applying for the permit;
   6. (6) Provides evidence of a surety bond established to meet the requirements of Regulation .07 of this chapter; and

   7. (7) Provides an affidavit stating that the sole proprietor, corporation, limited liability company, or partnership:

      1. (a) Is financially stable; and
      2. (b) Has the ability to continue to operate the reduction facility business for a 2-year period after issuance of a permit.

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

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