Maryland Administrative Code

.05 Investigations. The Office and the Board may share investigative information and conduct joint investigations.

.06 Grounds for Discipline. A. Subject to the hearing provisions of Business Regulations Article, §5-312, Annotated Code of Maryland, the Office may deny a reduction facility permit or registered reduction operator permit to an applicant, reprimand any person required to obtain a…

.01 Scope. This chapter governs the procedures to be followed by a permit holder in performing natural organic reduction in this State.

.02 Removal, Identification, and Transportation of Human Remains. A. Upon receipt of human remains, a registered reduction operator, in the presence of the authorizing agent or representative of the funeral establishment engaging reduction facility services, shall: (1) Verify tha…

.03 Vessels. Vessel requirements. The vessel shall: A. Be leak-proof, durable, noncorrosive, and fully sealed; B. Enable accurate testing of temperature designed to measure from the interior of the vessel and the accurate collection of any other data required by the natural organ…

.04 Holding Facilities. Holding facility requirements. A holding facility shall: A. Comply with applicable public health laws; B. Preserve the dignity of human remains; C. Recognize the integrity, health, and safety of reduction facility establishment personnel; and D. Be secure …

.05 Holding Remains. A. Unless prevented by emergency circumstances, human remains that have been designated for natural organic reduction shall be placed in a vessel and begin natural organic reduction services within 48 hours of receipt. B. A registered reduction operator may n…

.06 Identification of Human Remains Immediately Prior to Natural Organic Reduction. Immediately prior to being placed within the vessel, a registered reduction operator shall: A. Verify the identification of the human remains; and B. Place in the vessel the hard metal or plastic …

.07 Natural Organic Reduction Authorization. A. Except as otherwise provided in this regulation, a registered reduction operator may not perform natural organic reduction on human remains until: (1) The human remains have been identified as required by Health Occupations Article,…

.08 Record of Receipt of Remains. A. A registered reduction operator shall provide to an individual who delivers human remains for natural organic reduction a receipt signed by both the registered reduction operator and the person who delivered the human remains, that includes th…

.09 Reduction Procedures and Prohibited Acts. A. Basic Operating Requirements. (1) The permit holder shall keep a permanent record of: (a) The starting and ending date of each natural organic reduction; and (b) The daily temperature data for each natural organic reduction, includ…

.10 Disposition of Soil Remains. A. Upon completion of the natural organic reduction process, insofar as is possible: (1) All of the recoverable soil remains shall be: (a) Removed from the vessel; (b) Except for medical devices remaining after reduction, pulverized; and (c) Place…

.11 Testing of Soil Remains. A. A permit holder shall: (1) Upon initial receipt of permit from the Office, test, using a third-party laboratory, the reduction facility’s initial 20 instances of soil remains for the parameters identified in Table A, and any additional instances of…

.12 Tools. Permit holders providing natural organic reduction services shall maintain, at its own expense, the following tool inventory: A. Suitable tools for cleaning a vessel; B. Suitable tools for cleaning pulverizers; C. Mortar and pestle; D. Hand magnet and metal detector wa…

.13 Visitors. A. Privacy. Entrances and exterior windows of the reduction facility shall be maintained at all times to secure privacy, including: (1) Doors shall be tight closing and rigid; (2) Windows shall be covered; (3) Entrances other than to the office or ceremony room shal…

.01 Scope. This chapter governs any person who holds a permit, pursuant to Business Regulation Article, Title 5, Annotated Code of Maryland, to engage in the operation of a reduction facility or to act as a registered reduction operator.

.02 General Professional Practice. A. A permit holder shall: (1) Act in a manner that respects and protects the dignity of a decedent and the decedent’s family; (2) Conduct business in a reasonable, usual, and customary manner; (3) Comply with the State public health laws as set …

.01 Fees. This chapter is intended to set various fees to cover the actual documented direct and indirect costs of fulfilling the statutory and regulatory duties of the Elevator Safety Review Board (the Board). Therefore, the Board hereby sets the following fees: A. Nonrefundable…

.01 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Board" means the Elevator Safety Review Board. (2) “Safety Code” has the meaning set forth in Public Safety Article, §12-801(p), Annotated Code of Maryland. (3) “Third-par…

.02 Qualifications for an Elevator Renovator Mechanic’s License. A. An applicant who applies for an elevator renovator mechanic’s license on or before January 1, 2013, shall demonstrate to the Board a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in elevator renovation that is a…

.03 Qualifications for an Elevator Renovator Contractor’s License. A. An applicant who applies for an elevator renovator contractor’s license on or before January 1, 2013, shall demonstrate to the Board a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in elevator renovation that …

.04 Application for a Temporary Elevator Mechanic License. A. A temporary elevator mechanic license may be issued by the Board upon receipt of the following: (1) An application on a form provided by the Board from a licensed elevator contractor that includes: (a) A statement from…

.05 Qualifications for a Temporary Elevator Mechanic License. A. The following individuals may be considered for a temporary elevator mechanic license: (1) An individual who has a minimum of 3 years of acceptable work experience in the elevator industry performing construction, m…

.06 Renewal of Temporary Elevator Mechanic License. A. The Board may renew a temporary elevator mechanic license for additional 30 day periods as long as a licensed elevator mechanic is unavailable and the holder of the temporary license remains an employee of the certifying lice…

.01 Scope of Practice for Elevator Renovator Mechanics. A. An elevator renovator mechanic may not engage in any work that affects the moving or mechanical parts of an elevator. B. All elevator renovations shall be compliant with the Safety Code. C. If an elevator renovator mechan…

.02 Scope of Practice for Elevator Renovator Contractors. A. An elevator renovator contractor may not engage in any work that affects the moving or mechanical parts of an elevator. B. If an elevator renovator contractor performs any work that affects the weight, cab size, or fire…

.01 Purpose. The public interest requires that licensees holding applicable licenses pursuant to Public Safety Article, Title 12, Subtitle 8, Annotated Code of Maryland, provide competent services in all areas of practice. The State legislature has determined that it is in the be…

.02 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meaning indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Activity” means attending and completing qualifying courses, seminars, workshops, technical presentations, and other qualifying programs that meet the criteria and objectiv…

.03 Requirements. A licensee shall complete a minimum of 8 CPC units during each licensing renewal period.

.04 Criteria for Qualifying Programs. Programs shall meet at least the following criteria in order to be considered qualifying programs: A. Maintain and enhance professional competency of licensees regulated by the Board; B. Foster improvement, advancement, and extension of the m…

.05 Authorization of Providers. A. Responsibility for Authorizing Providers. (1) The Board shall select and establish a committee to recommend the approval of providers of the CPC units (the “CPC Standards Committee”). (2) The CPC Standards Committee shall consist of the followin…

.06 Record Keeping. A. Responsibility to Maintain Records. (1) It is the responsibility of the licensee to maintain records to be used to support the licensee’s continuing professional competency credit claim. (2) A licensee shall maintain the records for a period of at least 4 y…

.07 Reporting Requirements for License Renewal. A. A licensee shall attest on the license renewal form to the fact that the licensee has completed all applicable CPC requirements set forth in this chapter by the last day of the month preceding the month in which the licensee's in…

.08 Failure to Meet the CPC Requirements. In the event a licensee fails to comply with the CPC requirements set forth in this chapter, the Board, subject to the hearing provisions of Public Safety Article, §12-838, Annotated Code of Maryland, may take disciplinary action pursuant…

.09 Reinstatement of License. A licensee who wishes to reinstate a license after failing to complete the CPC requirements shall fulfill past due CPC requirements for the previous CPC reporting periods up to 16 CPC units (8 CPC units for up to two licensing periods) and pay all pa…

.10 Failure to Respond. A. If an applicant or licensee receives from the Board a written communication requesting a response, the applicant or licensee shall respond in writing within 30 days of the date of the mailing. B. The Board shall send a written communication by first-cla…

.01 Time Limitations for Filing Complaints. The Commission may summarily dismiss any complaint brought against a licensee after 3 years from the date of the home inspection report from which the complaint arises, unless the Commission finds that the complainant's delay in bringin…

.02 Correspondence with the Commission. A. If an applicant or licensee receives from the Commission a written communication requesting a response, the applicant or licensee shall respond in writing within 30 days of the date of the mailing. B. The Commission shall send a written …

.01 License Fees. A. Pursuant to Business Occupations and Professions Article, Title 16, Annotated Code of Maryland, the Commission shall set fees to produce funds to approximate the cost of maintaining the Commission. B. The Commission shall charge the following amounts: (1) Lic…

.01 Responsibilities of Licensees. A licensee shall undertake to provide home inspection services only if the licensee is qualified by training, education and experience to provide the required services.

.02 Time to Request a Formal Hearing. A. A license applicant or a licensee shall request, in writing, a hearing within 30 days of a decision by the Commission to deny an initial license or renewal of a license. B. The 30-day time period referred to in §A of this regulation begins…

.03 Notice of Change of Licensing Information. In addition to the requirements of Business Occupations and Professions Article, §16-4A-03, Annotated Code of Maryland, a licensed home inspector shall notify the Commission, in writing, within 15 days, of any change of the business …

.01 Contested Case Hearings. A. Except as provided in §§B and C of this regulation, all contested case hearings before the Commission are governed by COMAR 09.01.02. B. Contested case hearings before the Commission shall be conducted before the Home Inspector Hearing Board in acc…

.01 Responsibilities to the Public. A home inspector shall: A. Act as an impartial third party; B. Discharge the home inspector's duties: (1) With integrity and fidelity to the public; (2) With fairness and objectivity to all parties; and (3) Without bias to any party; C. Always …

.02 Prohibitions. A. A home inspector may not: (1) Except under circumstances in which the safety, health, property, or welfare of the public is endangered, disclose any information concerning the results of an inspection without the approval of the client for whom the inspection…

.03 Additional Services. A home inspector may provide additional inspection services to the client if the home inspector discloses to the client that the additional inspection services are not part of the home inspection.

.04 Conflicts of Interest. A. A home inspector shall avoid conflicts of interest with a client or an owner of property that is subject to an inspection by the home inspector. B. If a conflict appears unavoidable, the home inspector shall disclose promptly and fully all circumstan…