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LAWS OF MARYLAND

Ch.8

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived
without substantive change from Art. 43, §
359(a) — except for the penalty provisions and
the last sentence of that subsection.

Subsection (a) of this section is rephrased in
the standard language used throughout this
article to state affirmatively that an individual
must be licensed to practice a health occupation
in this State. See also § 6-501 of this title.

Subsection (a) of this section must be read in
conjunction with the definition of "practice
mortuary science" in § 6-101(m) of this title. A
person must be licensed by the Board to practice
any of the elements of mortuary science, but only
a licensed mortician may practice all of the
elements.

In subsection (b)(1) of this section, new
language is added to clarify that the enumerated
schools are exempted from the licensing
requirements only with respect to certain
activities.

Subsection (b)(2) of this section is added to
clarify that there are individuals and agencies
who are authorized to handle and dispose of dead
human bodies without a license from the Board.
See, for example, Art. 43, §§ 159 and 160 of the
Code and the General Revisor's Note to this
title.

Subsection (b)(4) of this section is new language
added to clarify that an individual is not
required to obtain a license to make funeral
arrangements in the course of duties, as an
attorney or a personal representative.

As to subsection (b)(3) of this section, the
intent of the General Assembly in exempting
employees of the District of Columbia from the
license requirement is not clear. The question
is called to the attention of the General
Assembly.

The exception as to funeral directors in the
first sentence of present Art. 43, § 359(a) is
deleted as unnecessary since the exception from
the licensing requirement applies only to funeral
directors licensed under present Art. 43, § 362.
See § 6-307 of this subtitle.

The second sentence of present Art. 43, § 359(a),
which states that the subsection does not apply
to apprentices, is deleted in light of § 6-306 of
this subtitle, which requires an apprentice to be