1. A. To qualify for a permit to operate a mortuary transport service, an individual shall:

   1. (1) Be at least 18 years of age;
   2. (2) Be of good moral character; and
   3. (3) Satisfy the requirements of Health Occupations Article, §7-602(c), Annotated Code of Maryland.

2. B. To apply for a permit, an individual shall submit to the Board:

   1. (1) An application signed by an individual who is the owner or co-owner of the mortuary transport service to be permitted on a form provided by the Board;
   2. (2) The required fee as set forth in Regulation .08 of this chapter;
   3. (3) A notarized statement attesting to compliance with Health Occupations Article, §7-602(c), Annotated Code of Maryland;
   4. (4) Evidence that all removal vehicles have passed an inspection by an inspector designated by the Board; and
   5. (5) Evidence that the mortuary transport service is bondable and carries liability insurance to cover each registered transporter employed by the mortuary transport service.
3. C. A individual may not operate a mortuary transport service in the State without a permit issued by the Board.
4. D. If the permit holder is the sole employee of the mortuary transport service, the permit holder shall also be registered as a transporter.
5. E. The permit holder shall return an expired permit to the Board as soon as possible.
6. F. The permit holder shall be responsible for registering all transporters in their employ.

Authority: Health-Occupations Article, §§7-101 and 7-601 — 7-607, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: February 17, 2014 (41:3 Md. R. 202)