Section 7-201 – Board Established
There is a State Board of Morticians and Funeral Directors in the Department.
Section 7-202 – Membership
(a) (1) The Board consists of 11 members. (2) Of the 11 Board members: (i) 6 shall be licensed morticians or licensed funeral directors; and (ii) 5 shall be consumer members. (3) All Board members shall be residents of the State. (4) The Governor shall appoint each member with the advice of the Secretary, and with the advice and consent of the […]
Section 7-203 – Officers
(a) From among its members, the Board shall elect a president, a first vice president, and a second vice president. (b) The Board shall determine: (1) The manner of election of officers; (2) The term of office of each officer; and (3) The duties of each officer.
Section 7-204 – Quorum; Meetings; Compensation; Staff
(a) A majority of the full authorized membership of the Board is a quorum to do business. (b) (1) The Board shall meet at least once a year, at the times and places that it sets in its bylaws and rules and regulations. (2) The Board shall hold special meetings that: (i) It considers necessary; or (ii) The Secretary directs. (c) Each […]
Section 7-205 – Miscellaneous Powers and Duties
(a) In addition to the powers and duties set forth elsewhere in this title, the Board has the following powers and duties: (1) To adopt bylaws, rules, and regulations to carry out the provisions of this title; (2) To adopt a seal; (3) To establish procedures for licensing apprentices; (4) To keep a list of all individuals currently licensed by […]
Section 7-206 – State Board of Morticians and Funeral Directors Fund — Establishment of Fees; Disposition of Funds
(a) There is a State Board of Morticians and Funeral Directors Fund. (b) (1) The Board may set reasonable fees for its services. (2) The fees charged shall be set so as to approximate the cost of maintaining the Board. (3) Funds to cover the compensation and expenses of the Board members shall be generated by fees set under this […]
Section 7-207 – Good Faith Exemption From Civil Liability
A person shall have the immunity from liability described under § 5-707 of the Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article for giving information to the Board or otherwise participating in its activities.
Section 7-208 – Examination of Applicants or Licensees
(a) The Board may require an applicant or licensee to submit to a mental or physical examination by a health care practitioner designated by the Board, if: (1) When investigating an allegation brought against an applicant or licensee under this title, the Board finds reasonable evidence indicating that the applicant or licensee cannot practice mortuary science or […]