(a) A mortuary transport service shall be issued a permit by the Board before the mortuary transport service may remove and transport human remains in this State. (b) (1) To apply for a permit, a mortuary transport service shall submit to the Board: (i) An application on the form that the Board requires; (ii) An application fee set by the Board; and (iii) Evidence that the mortuary transport service is bonded and carries liability insurance that covers each registered transporter employed by the mortuary transport service. (2) An application for a permit shall be signed by an individual who is the owner or a co-owner of the mortuary transport service to be issued a permit. (c) To qualify for a permit, a mortuary transport service shall satisfy the Board that the mortuary transport service: (1) Has complied with all applicable State and local laws; (2) Will be owned and operated in accordance with this subtitle; and (3) While the mortuary transport service removes and transports human remains, will be held responsible for the treatment of the human remains. (d) (1) A permit holder shall use vehicles that have passed an inspection by an inspector designated by the Board while the permit holder removes and transports human remains. (2) A permit holder shall employ only registered transporters to remove and transport human remains. (e) (1) (i) A permit issued under this subtitle shall expire on the date set by the Board. (ii) A permit may not be renewed for a term longer than 2 years. (2) A permit holder may renew a permit for additional terms, if the permit holder: (i) Submits to the Board: 1. An application on the form that the Board requires; and 2. An application fee set by the Board; and (ii) Complies with any other renewal requirements established by the Board. (f) Signs and advertisements for a mortuary transport service shall display the name of the mortuary transport service as it appears on the permit.
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