Md. Code Regs. 10.03.01.06

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 12, June 14, 2024

Section 10.03.01.06 - Transportation of Human Remains - Burial-Transit Permit

A. The mortician who takes custody of human remains shall obtain a burial transit permit before final disposition or removal of the human remains from the State. The form of the burial-transit permit shall be prescribed by the Secretary.

B. The burial transit permit shall accompany the human remains to their final destination.

C. The individual required to provide the date and place of final disposition on a burial transit permit shall submit the information using the electronic vital records registration system maintained by the Department unless otherwise directed by the Secretary.

D. When human remains are to be shipped by common carrier, the casket containing the human remains or the outer case shall be so constructed as to prevent seepage or escape of odors.

Md. Code Regs. 10.03.01.06

Regulations .06 repealed effective November 30, 1987 (14:24 Md. R. 2555)
Regulations .06 adopted effective November 30, 1987 (14:24 Md. R. 2555)
Regulation .06 amended effective February 19, 2001 (28:3 Md. R. 205); amended effective 45:11 Md. R. 578, eff. 6/4/2018