Md. Code Regs. 10.29.09.02

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

Section 10.29.09.02 - Definitions

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

B. Terms Defined.

(1) "Apprentice" means an individual licensed by the Board who assists and is employed at the same licensed Maryland establishment as the sponsor of the apprentice, and is under the direct supervision of a licensed Maryland mortician or funeral director.

(2) "Apprentice sponsor" means a mortician or funeral director who:

(a) Has been in good standing with the Board for the previous 5 years;

(b) Has been practicing mortuary science as a licensed mortician or funeral director in Maryland at least 5 years immediately before accepting the apprentice;

(c) Manages, owns, or is employed by a licensed funeral establishment in Maryland in which the licensed apprentice is employed;

(d) Is responsible for the direct supervision of1,000 hours of work with the apprentice; and

(e) Assumes responsibility on their individual license for the delegate or apprentice's conduct, whether it is consistent or fails to be consistent with the professional standards and provisions set forth in Health Occupations Article, Title 7, Annotated Code of Maryland.

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

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

(5) "Delegate" means a licensed mortician or a licensed funeral director employed by the same licensed funeral establishment as the apprentice sponsor and to whom the apprentice sponsor delegates direct supervision.

(6) "Direct supervision" has the same meaning as in Health Occupations Article, § 7-306(e) (3), Annotated Code of Maryland.

(7) "Graveside services" means any program or rituals conducted at the cemetery or crematory on behalf of a decedent instead of one conducted at a funeral home or place of worship.

(8) "Licensed apprentice" means an apprentice who is licensed by the Board to assist the apprentice sponsor or a licensee delegated by the sponsor to provide direct supervision.

(9) "Licensed funeral director" means a funeral director who is licensed by the Board to practice all aspects of mortuary science except embalming.

(10) "Licensed mortician" means a mortician who is licensed by the Board to practice mortuary science.

Md. Code Regs. 10.29.09.02

Regulation .02 amended effective January 7, 2002 (28:26 Md. R. 2273)
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)
Regulation .02B amended effective September 7, 2009 (36:18 Md. R. 1380); amended effective 44:17 Md. R. 835, eff. 8/28/2017