Md. Code Regs. 10.29.08.02

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

Section 10.29.08.02 - Definitions

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

B. Terms Defined.

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

(2) "Committal service" means a ritual conducted at the graveside or crematory following a funeral held at a location other than a cemetery or crematory.

(3) "Courtesy card" means a license issued by the Board to licensed practitioners of mortuary science in other states or countries which allows these practitioners to:

(a) Remove a dead human body from this State and return the body to another state or country;

(b) Return a dead human body from another state or country to this State for final disposition;

(c) Fill out the family history portion of the death certificate;

(d) Sign the death certificate in the holder's capacity as a licensed practitioner of mortuary science without the assistance of or being under the supervision of a Maryland licensed mortician or funeral director; and

(e) Participate in committal services in Maryland without the assistance of a Maryland mortician or funeral director.

(4) "Graveside funeral service" means a program or ritual conducted at the cemetery or crematory on behalf of a dead human body instead of one conducted at a funeral home or place of worship.

Md. Code Regs. 10.29.08.02

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)