1. A. A removal vehicle shall:

   1. (1) Be of appropriate size for the transport of human remains;
   2. (2) Have windows tinted to the extent that human remains are obscured from public view;

   3. (3) Have a cargo bay which:

      1. (a) Is fully enclosed; and
      2. (b) Is designed to prevent co-mingling or shifting of human remains while in transit; and
   4. (4) Have a floor which is a nonporous, impervious surface.

2. B. A removal vehicle shall include at least the following equipment:

   1. (1) A removal stretcher and litter, each with a leakproof pouch; and

   2. (2) A universal precaution kit which shall include the following:

      1. (a) A red bio-waste bag;
      2. (b) A heavy disaster pouch;
      3. (c) Goggles;
      4. (d) Booties;
      5. (e) A mask;
      6. (f) Disposable gloves;
      7. (g) A clean or disposable apron;
      8. (h) Antiseptic hand cleaner;
      9. (i) Disinfectant spray;
      10. (j) Clean towels; and
      11. (k) A first-aid kit.
3. C. Before the sale of a removal vehicle, the permit holder shall have the vehicle disinfected.
4. D. Removal vehicles shall be inspected by a Board designated inspector at least every 2 years starting from the date of first inspection.
5. E. A removal vehicle which has passed a Board inspection shall prominently display a Board-issued sticker on the vehicle attesting to passage of the inspection.

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)