The holder of a courtesy card may not:

1. A. Transfer the card to another individual;
2. B. Own a funeral business in Maryland unless the courtesy cardholder is also an owner of or director in a corporation whose license is issued by the Board; or

3. C. Except for the requirements listed in Regulation .04 of this chapter, perform any of the acts related to the practice of mortuary science in Maryland including, but not limited to:

   1. (1) Arranging for funerals;
   2. (2) Conducting funerals in Maryland, including graveside services;
   3. (3) Advertising as a practitioner of mortuary science services in Maryland;
   4. (4) Signing contracts for funeral services in Maryland; or
   5. (5) Preparing deceased human remains in Maryland for disposal.

Authority: Health Occupations Article, §§7-101(f) and 7-311, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: December 19, 1994 (21:25 Md. R. 2105)

Regulation .02B amended as an emergency provision effective November 5, 2007 (34:24 Md. R. 2154); amended permanently effective February 25, 2008 (35:4 Md. R. 514)