1. A. Before the expiration date of the permit or a registration, a permit holder or a registered crematory operator shall:

   1. (1) Complete and return the renewal form;
   2. (2) Pay the non-refundable renewal fee set forth in Regulation .08 of this chapter; and
   3. (3) Submit any required documentation to the Board.

2. B. A person who has a permit or registration as a permit holder or registered crematory operator may renew the permit or registration every 2 years, beginning on a date specified by the Board, in the following manner:

   1. (1) Complete the renewal application form;
   2. (2) Pay the non-refundable renewal fee set forth in Regulation .08 of this chapter;
   3. (3) Meet the permit and registration requirements of this chapter and Health Occupations Article, Title 7, Annotated Code of Maryland; and
   4. (4) Submit the required documentation.
3. C. After the expiration date, if an application for renewal of a permit or registration has not been made or if the individual has been identified by the Office of the Comptroller or the Maryland Department of Labor as delinquent in the payment of taxes or unemployment insurance contributions, pursuant to tax compliance regulations of COMAR 10.31.02 or, pursuant to Family Law Article, §10-119.3, Annotated Code of Maryland, has outstanding child support obligations, the individual may not engage in the operation of a crematory business or act as a registered crematory operator.
4. D. An individual who engages in the operation of a crematory business or acts as a registered crematory operator without renewing the required permit or registration is subject to disciplinary action by the Board.
5. E. If a permit holder or a registered crematory operator applies for renewal past the expiration date of the permit or registration, the individual shall pay the renewal fee plus the late renewal fee set forth in Regulation .08 of this chapter.

Authority: Business Regulation Article, §§5-101, 5-204, and 5-303; Health Occupations Article, §§1-213, 7-101, 7-102, 7-205, 7-314—7-316, and 7-319, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: April 14, 2014 (41:7 Md. R. 421)

Regulation .02C adopted as an emergency provision effective August 28, 2014 (41:19 Md. R. 1075); adopted permanently effective November 10, 2014 (41:22 Md. R. 1319)

Regulation .02B amended effective May 11, 2026 (53:9 Md. R. 413)

Regulation .03B amended effective May 11, 2026 (53:9 Md. R. 413)

Regulation .04 amended effective May 11, 2026 (53:9 Md. R. 413)

Regulation .06A, B, E amended effective May 11, 2026 (53:9 Md. R. 413)

Regulation .07B amended effective May 11, 2026 (53:9 Md. R. 413)