(a) There is an Office of Cemetery Oversight in the Department. (b) The Office exercises its rights, powers, and duties subject to the authority of the Secretary. (c) (1) The Secretary shall appoint an Advisory Council on Cemetery Operations. (2) The Advisory Council consists of 12 members. (3) Of the 12 members of the Advisory Council: (i) three shall be registered cemeterians […]
(a) (1) The Secretary shall appoint a Director of the Office of Cemetery Oversight with the approval of the Governor. (2) The Director serves at the pleasure of the Secretary. (b) The Director shall devote full time to the duties of the Office. (c) The Director is entitled to: (1) compensation in accordance with the State budget; and (2) reimbursement for expenses […]
The Director may employ a staff in accordance with the State budget.
(a) (1) With the advice of the Advisory Council and after consultation with representatives of the cemetery industry, the Director shall adopt: (i) rules and regulations to carry out this title; and (ii) a code of ethics for engaging in the operation of a cemetery or crematory or providing burial goods. (2) In conjunction with the State Board of Morticians […]
The Advisory Council shall respond to issues raised by the Director in the annual report required under § 5–204 of this subtitle and § 5–311 of this title and develop a plan to study ongoing issues during the year following the issuance of the report.
(a) There is a Cemetery Oversight Fund. (b) (1) (i) By regulation, the Director shall establish reasonable fees and a fee schedule for the issuance and renewal of registrations and permits. (ii) The Director may not assess a crematory a per–occurrence cremation fee. (2) In establishing the fees, the Director shall consider the size of the business, whether the business is […]
A person shall have the immunity from liability described under § 5-720 of the Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article for giving information to the Director or otherwise participating in the activities of the Office.
