Section 7-308.1 - Executor license. - Maryland Statutes

§ 7-308.1. Executor license.
 

(a)  In general.- A personal representative of a deceased mortician's or funeral director's estate shall be licensed by the Board before continuing operation of the mortuary science business. 

(b)  Requirements.- The Board shall issue an executor license to an applicant if the applicant: 

(1) Is the appointed personal representative of a deceased mortician's or funeral director's estate in accordance with the requirements established in Title 5 of the Estates and Trusts Article; 

(2) Submits to the Board, within 30 days of the death of the licensed mortician or funeral director, written verification of the death of the licensee, written verification of appointment as a personal representative, and the application required by the Board; and 

(3) Pays a fee set by the Board. 

(c)  Sale of business permitted.- Nothing in this section shall prevent a personal representative from selling the mortuary science business that was operated and wholly or partly owned by the licensed funeral director or licensed mortician. 

(d)  Authorized activities.- Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, while an executor license is effective, it authorizes the licensee to: 

(1) Continue operation of the mortuary science business that had been operated and wholly or partly owned by the deceased mortician or funeral director; and 

(2) Assist with the planning and conducting of funeral services for that mortuary science business. 

(e)  Licensed mortician required.- The Board may issue a license under this section only if: 

(1) The business is operated under the direct supervision of a licensed mortician or funeral director; and 

(2) The embalming services are provided by a licensed mortician. 

(f)  Expiration.- Notwithstanding the provisions of § 7-314 of this subtitle, an executor license is valid for six months from the date of issuance and may not be renewed or reinstated after expiration. 

(g)  Continuation after expiration.- A personal representative who wishes to continue operation of a mortuary science business upon expiration of the executor license must qualify and be licensed as a mortician or a funeral director, or be the holder of a surviving spouse or corporation license. 
 

[2002, ch. 525; 2003, ch. 21, § 1; 2007, chs. 185, 186.]