Md. Code Regs. 10.29.15.03

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

Section 10.29.15.03 - Mandatory Fees

A. A licensed funeral establishment may not be exempt from the fees outlined in this regulation.

B. The Board shall send out fee notices to the licensed establishments via first class mail or by any electronic means by September 1.

C. Annual payments shall be due on November 30 of every year. All active licensed establishments shall be required to pay a fee of $375 to the Family Security Trust Fund.

D. A late fee of $500 will be assessed on December 1 for any licensed establishment that is delinquent in paying the mandatory contribution to the Fund.

E. If the establishment does not pay the mandatory fee and the late fee by December 30, the Committee shall refer the delinquent establishments to the Board for formal action to include possible suspension of the supervising mortician license.

F. In addition to any applicable mandatory late fee, the Board:

(1) Shall assess a $40 fee for returned checks; and

(2) May not issue a license until the payment is made, including the late fee if after December 1.

G. A licensee is not entitled to a refund of its contribution to the Fund.

H. Mandatory contributions to the Fund may not be prorated.

Md. Code Regs. 10.29.15.03

Regulation .03 amended effective 45:7 Md. R. 345, eff. 4/9/2018