(a)    A mortuary transport service shall be issued a permit by the Board before the mortuary transport service may remove and transport human remains in this State.

(b)    (1)    To apply for a permit, a mortuary transport service shall submit to the Board:

(i)    An application on the form that the Board requires;

(ii)    An application fee set by the Board; and

(iii)    Evidence that the mortuary transport service is bonded and carries liability insurance that covers each registered transporter employed by the mortuary transport service.

(2)    An application for a permit shall be signed by an individual who is the owner or a co–owner of the mortuary transport service to be issued a permit.

(c)    To qualify for a permit, a mortuary transport service shall satisfy the Board that the mortuary transport service:

(1)    Has complied with all applicable State and local laws;

(2)    Will be owned and operated in accordance with this subtitle; and

(3)    While the mortuary transport service removes and transports human remains, will be held responsible for the treatment of the human remains.

(d)    (1)    A permit holder shall use vehicles that have passed an inspection by an inspector designated by the Board while the permit holder removes and transports human remains.

(2)    A permit holder shall employ only registered transporters to remove and transport human remains.

(e)    (1)    (i)    A permit issued under this subtitle shall expire on the date set by the Board.

(ii)    A permit may not be renewed for a term longer than 2 years.

(2)    A permit holder may renew a permit for additional terms, if the permit holder:

(i)    Submits to the Board:

1.    An application on the form that the Board requires; and

2.    An application fee set by the Board; and

(ii)    Complies with any other renewal requirements established by the Board.

(f)    Signs and advertisements for a mortuary transport service shall display the name of the mortuary transport service as it appears on the permit.