Maryland Administrative Code

.05 Job Placement. A. Job Order. (1) An employer may place a job order with Job Service. A job order is a single request for referral of one or more applicants to fill one or more job openings in a single occupational classification. The job order shall provide sufficient informa…

.06 Determinations of Eligibility for Unemployment Insurance. A. Suitable Employment. (1) The work test necessary to determine whether suitable work is available to an unemployment insurance claimant shall be performed by either Job Service staff, or another employee of the Depar…

.07 Job Service Fees. A. Job Service may not charge a referral fee to individuals who seek employment. B. Job Service may not charge a fee to employers for placing job orders. C. Job Service may charge a fee to employers requesting special services such as interviewing, screening…

.08 Job Service Complaint System. A. Complaints. Both of the following types of complaints shall be made and processed in accordance with the Job Service Complaint System described in 20 CFR §§658.400—658.418: (1) Complaints that are made against an employer about the specific jo…

.09 Waiver. The Secretary may waive or vary particular provisions of these regulations to the extent that the waiver is not inconsistent with relevant State or federal law.

.01 Purpose. The Economic Stabilization Act regulations provide notice requirements and guidelines for employers faced with a major reduction in the workforce.

.02 Exemptions. This chapter does not apply to a reduction in operations as described in Labor and Employment Article, §11-302, Annotated Code of Maryland.

.03 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Bulk claims” means deploying Maryland Division of Unemployment Insurance to the employer’s and employees’ place of business to assist the employees in filing unemployment …

.04 Notice. At least 60 calendar days prior to initiating a reduction in operations, an employer shall provide written notice as required by Labor and Employment Article, §11-305, Annotated Code of Maryland.

.05 Guidelines for Employers Anticipating a Permanent Reduction in Operations. A. Employers facing a reduction in shall use their best efforts to meet with employee representatives regarding concessions or alternatives, or both, in an effort to prevent closure and the reduction i…

.06 Assistance from the Maryland Department of Labor. A. The Maryland Department of Labor shall make the Rapid Response Program available to employers consisting of: (1) On-site unemployment insurance bulk claims registration; (2) Registration of federal trade readjustment servic…

.07 Mechanisms to Start Assistance Programs from the Maryland Department of Labor. A. .Employers may contact the Assistant Secretary for the Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning. B. The Secretary shall: (1) Monitor layoffs to identify employers who are likely to e…

.08 Order Compelling Compliance. A. Issuance. (1) If, after investigation, the Secretary, or the Secretary’s designee, believes an employer has violated Labor and Employment Article, §11-305, Annotated Code of Maryland, or a regulation adopted pursuant to this Act, the Secretary …

.09 Penalties and Scope. A. This regulation applies to the assessment of civil penalties by the Secretary, or the Secretary’s designee, under Labor and Employment Article, §11-306, Annotated Code of Maryland, in all cases arising from a violation of Labor and Employment Article, …

.01 Purpose. The purpose of these regulations is to establish a program to provide employment and retraining assistance to displaced hospital employees who are unemployed or may become unemployed due to a hospital's change in status as more particularly described in Health-Genera…

.02 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Acquisition” has the meaning stated in Labor and Employment Article, §11-201(a)(2), Annotated Code of Maryland. (2) “Closure” has the meaning stated in Labor and Employmen…

.03 Eligibility for Services. A. An individual may be eligible for service through the Hospital Employees Retraining Program if the individual: (1) Is included in a hospital's listing of employees scheduled for layoff as required by §B of this regulation; (2) Either meets the eli…

.04 Services Provided. A. The Hospital Employees Retraining Program shall be administered in accordance with guidelines and policies, adopted by the Division. B. Availability of Services. (1) The provision of services under this chapter is subject to the continued availability of…

.05 Filing of Complaints. A. A hospital employee may file a complaint regarding a determination of eligibility or the provision of services under the Hospital Employees Retraining Program. B. Complaints may be filed in writing with the Assistant Secretary of the Division.

.06 Hospital Employees Retraining Fund. A. The Maryland Department of Labor shall establish a Hospital Employees Retraining Fund to pay for the costs of the Hospital Employees Retraining Program. B. Fund Revenues. (1) If a hospital closes, merges, or is fully delicensed and worke…

.01 Scope. A. This chapter governs the: (1) Registration of individuals who operate cemeteries and provide burial goods for either human or pet remains in the State; and (2) Application procedures for persons requiring a permit to operate a cemetery or provide burial goods for ei…

.02 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Balance sheet” means a statement of financial position which presents assets, liabilities, and stockholders' equity or fund balance, and distinguishes current assets and c…

.03 Exception from Permit and Registration Requirements. A. Except as provided in §§C and D of this regulation, a bona fide religious, nonprofit cemetery is exempt from the permit requirements in this chapter. B. Except as provided in §§C and D of this regulation, an owner, opera…

.04 Permit—Requirements for Initial Permit of Business. A. A corporation, limited liability company, or partnership shall receive a permit to operate a cemetery or to provide burial goods in this State if the corporation, limited liability company, or partnership meets the permit…

.05 Registration — Requirements for Initial Registration of Individuals Who Operate Cemeteries or Provide Burial Goods. A. An individual shall be registered by the Office if the individual meets the registration requirements of this regulation. B. An individual shall be registere…

.06 Business Application — Financial Stability. A. The following are the categories of cemeteries and burial goods businesses for purposes of determining financial stability: (1) A for-profit cemetery or a cemetery which sells burial goods making initial application; (2) A nonpro…

.07 Change of Information. The responsible party shall notify the Office of any change in the information provided in the application for a permit or registration either before or after the issuance of a permit or registration within 1 week from the date of a change.

.08 Setting of Fees. All fees shall be set by the Director. The fee schedule is set forth in COMAR 09.34.03.

.09 Renewal. A. A person who is registered or permitted with the Office may renew registration or a permit every 2 years beginning on a date specified by the Office in the following manner: (1) Complete the renewal application on a form supplied by the Director; (2) Pay the renew…

.10 Lapsed Registration. A person who has been registered or permitted by the Office and who has allowed the registration or permit to lapse for at least 6 months may apply for registration or a permit in the following manner: A. Complete an initial registration or permit applica…

.11 Hearings. A. Registration or Permit Denial. An applicant, registrant, or permit holder applying for an initial or renewal registration or permit may be denied approval subject to the hearing provisions of Business Regulation Article, §5-311, Annotated Code of Maryland, for an…

.12 Display of Registration or Permit. A registrant or permit holder shall display the registration or permit conspicuously at each business address of the registrant or permit holder.

.13 Communication from Director — Failure to Respond. A. Definition. (1) In this regulation, the following term has the meaning indicated. (2) Term Defined — Person. (a) “Person” has the meaning provided in Business Regulation Article, §1-101(g), Annotated Code of Maryland. (b) “…

.01 Scope. This chapter governs each sole proprietor registered cemeterian or permit holder for either human or pet remains who is required to have a perpetual care trust fund and identifies the information which must be provided to the Office of Cemetery Oversight as part of the…

.02 Definition. A. In this chapter, the following term has the meaning indicated. B. Income of a Perpetual Care Trust Fund. (1) “Income of a perpetual care trust fund” means interest or dividends earned on the perpetual care trust fund. (2) “Income of a perpetual care trust fund”…

.03 Perpetual Care Report. The perpetual care trust report shall comply with the requirements of Business Regulation Article, §5-606, Annotated Code of Maryland.

.04 Realized Capital Gains of a Perpetual Care Trust Fund. Realized capital gains of a perpetual care trust fund are not income of the perpetual care trust fund and shall be deposited in the perpetual care trust fund as principal.

.01 Registration Fees. A. Initial registration fees are as follows: (1) Registered cemeterian/registered seller who is a sole proprietor of a cemetery or burial goods business — $150 plus $30 per sales contract of $250 or more entered into within the business’ past 2 fiscal years…

.02 Permit Fees. Permit fees are as follows: A. Initial permit fee — $200 plus $30 per sales contract of $250 or more entered into within the business’ past 2 fiscal years; B. Permit renewal fee — $200 plus $30 per sales contract of $250 or more entered into within the business’ …

.03 Other Fees. Other fees are as follows: A. Replacement of registration — $50; B. Replacement of permit — $50; C. Returned check fee — $50; D. Annual perpetual care trust report fee — $25; E. Annual preneed sales trust report fee — $25; F. Hearing costs described in Business Re…

.01 Scope. This chapter governs any person who holds a registration or permit to operate a cemetery or to provide burial goods for either human or pet remains in this State.

.02 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) Burial Space. (a) “Burial space” means land or space in a structure used or to be used for human interment. (b) “Burial space” includes an interment right in the land or sp…

.03 General Professional Practices. A. A registrant or permit holder shall: (1) Act in a manner that respects and protects the dignity of a decedent and the decedent’s family or pet’s owner; (2) Conduct business in a reasonable, usual, and customary manner; (3) Comply with the St…

.04 Professional Standards for Registered Cemeterians and Permit Holders that Own or Operate Cemeteries. A. A registered cemeterian or cemetery permit holder shall: (1) Maintain cemetery grounds and structures in a reasonable condition; (2) Keep accurate records of all sales and …

.01 Scope. This chapter governs the definition of terms used in COMAR 09.34.06, COMAR 09.34.07, COMAR 09.34.08 and COMAR 09.34.09.

.02 Definitions. A. In COMAR 09.34.06, COMAR 09.34.07, COMAR 09.34.08, and COMAR 09.34.09, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Advertisement” means the publication, dissemination, or circulation of any oral or written matter, including labeling…

.01 Scope. This chapter governs the permit process for persons, regulated under Business Regulation Article, Title 5, Annotated Code of Maryland, who operate a crematory in the State and the fees for crematory and registered crematory operator permits.