{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-health-occupations-7-309","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Health Occupations § 7–309","heading":"","body":"(a) Except as otherwise provided by law, a corporation may not operate a mortuary science business and the Board may not issue a license to or list any corporation as licensed to operate a mortuary science business.\n(b) The Board may renew only the license of a corporation that:\n(1) On June 1, 1945, held a license issued by this State;\n(2) Has been renewed continuously since that date;\n(3) Submits an application on a form required by the Board; and\n(4) Pays a fee set by the Board.\n(c) Each application for renewal made by a corporation shall state the name and address of each officer and director of the corporation.\n(d) While a corporation license is effective, it authorizes a corporation to operate a mortuary science business only if any practice of mortuary science that is conducted for the corporation is practiced by a licensed individual.\n(e) A corporation may not operate a branch funeral establishment unless the branch funeral establishment was in operation on or before October 1, 1964.\n(f) If a corporation is sold, declares bankruptcy, or ceases to operate, written notice must be submitted to:\n(1) The Board, within 2 weeks of the occurrence, detailing the changes and the arrangements for carrying out the pre-need contracts and disbursement of the money held in escrow; and\n(2) The holders of pre-need contracts advising them of their options under Maryland law.","path":["Article - Health Occupations"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gho\u0026section=7-309","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T19:58:58Z","sha256":"225292aee5b7685090b2221e3b50d90414fabdd25d38d37f059120fb3dd9d1d1","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-health-occupations-7-308.3","next":"us-md/md.-code-health-occupations-7-310"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}