Maryland Health Occupations Section 7-309

      (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.

      (b)      The Board may renew only the license of a corporation that:

            (1)      On June 1, 1945, held a license issued by this State;

            (2)      Has been renewed continuously since that date;

            (3)      Submits an application on a form required by the Board; and

            (4)      Pays a fee set by the Board.

      (c)      Each application for renewal made by a corporation shall state the name and address of each officer and director of the corporation.

      (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.

      (e)      A corporation may not operate a branch funeral establishment unless the branch funeral establishment was in operation on or before October 1, 1964.

      (f)      If a corporation is sold, declares bankruptcy, or ceases to operate, written notice must be submitted to:

            (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

            (2)      The holders of pre-need contracts advising them of their options under Maryland law.