Md. Code Regs. 10.29.09.03

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 10.29.09.03 - Requirements of Apprenticeship

A. To meet the apprentice requirements set forth in Health Occupations Article, §7-306, Annotated Code of Maryland, an applicant for a mortician's or funeral director's license shall be:

(1) Employed in the same Maryland establishment as the applicant's sponsor or the sponsor's delegate; and

(2) Serve under the direct supervision of the applicant's sponsor or the sponsor's delegate.

B. Applicants shall obtain practical experience in funeral service arrangements, including:

(1) 20 funeral directions, including at least four of each of the following:

(a) A pre-need arrangement;

(b) An at-need arrangement for burial;

(c) A cremation arrangement; and

(d) A cemetery transfer with a service; and

(2) 1,000 hours worked under the direct supervision of the apprentice sponsor or the sponsor's delegate.

C. An applicant for a mortician's license shall obtain practical experience in funeral service arrangements consisting of:

(1) Participation in the activities outlined in §B of this regulation; and

(2) 20 embalmings under the direct supervision of the sponsor or the sponsor's delegate.

Md. Code Regs. 10.29.09.03

Regulation .03 amended effective January 7, 2002 (28:26 Md. R. 2273)
Regulation .03A, C 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 .03B amended effective December 24, 2012 (39:25 Md. R. 1613); amended effective 44:17 Md. R. 835, eff. 8/28/2017; amended effective 47:10 Md. R. 518, eff. 5/18/2020