Md. Code Regs. 10.29.07.02

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

Section 10.29.07.02 - Definitions

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) "Board" means the State Board of Morticians and Funeral Directors.

(2) "Funeral director" means an individual who is licensed by the Board to practice funeral direction.

(3) "Mortician" means an individual who practices mortuary science.

(4) "Mortuary science" means:

(a) To operate a funeral establishment;

(b) For compensation, to prepare a dead human body for disposition including disinfecting or preserving a dead human body or any of the body's parts by arterial or cavity injection; or

(c) For compensation, to arrange for or make final disposition of a dead human body.

(5) "Mortuary science business" means the activities and entity related to providing mortuary science services.

(6) "Surviving spouse" means the husband or wife who is predeceased by a licensed mortician or funeral director.

Md. Code Regs. 10.29.07.02

Regulation .02B amended as an emergency provision effective November 5, 2007 (34:24 Md. R. 2154); amended permanently effective February 25, 2008 (35:4 Md. R. 514)