Reduction facilities may perform the natural organic reduction of one decedent prior to obtaining a permit from the Office provided:

1. A. The natural organic reduction is only performed as part of the manufacturer’s operator training course for the vessel in which the natural organic reduction takes place; and
2. B. The authorizing agent of the decedent is notified and has given permission prior to the natural organic reduction.

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

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