2768                                          LAWS OF MARYLAND                                      Ch. 728

[(m)] (0) (1) "Practice mortuary science" means:

(1) (I) To operate a funeral establishment;

(2) (II) For compensation, to prepare a dead human
body for disposition, including disinfecting or preserving a dead
human body or any of its parts by arterial or cavity injection;
or

(3) (III) For compensation, to arrange for or make
final disposition of a dead human body.

(2) "PRACTICE MORTUARY SCIENCE" INCLUDES THE USE OF A
COURTESY CARD UNDER § 6-310.1 OF THIS TITLE.

(4) (3) THE PRACTICE OF MORTUARY SCIENCE "PRACTICE
MORTUARY SCIENCE" DOES NOT INCLUDE THE PICKUP, REMOVAL, OR
TRANSPORTATION OF A DEAD HUMAN BODY, PROVIDED IF THE UNLICENSED
INDIVIDUAL IS ACTING UNDER THE DIRECT SUPERVISION DIRECTION OF A
LICENSED MORTICIAN OR FUNERAL DIRECTOR.

[(n)] (P) [(l)] "Pre-need contract" means an agreement
BETWEEN A CONSUMER AND A LICENSED FUNERAL DIRECTOR OR LICENSED
MORTICIAN to provide [to a then living individual on the death of
that individual] ANY GOODS AND SERVICES PURCHASED PRIOR TO THE
TIME OF DEATH. GOODS AND SERVICES SHALL INCLUDE:

[(i)] (1) A service, including [embalming or
cremation] ANY FORM OF PRESERVATION AND DISPOSITION, that a
mortician normally provides in the ordinary course of business;
or

[(ii)] (2) Merchandise, including a casket,
vault, or clothing, that a mortician normally provides in the
ordinary course of business.

[(2) "Pre-need contract" does not include an
agreement to provide to a then living individual on the death of
that individual:

(i) A cemetery lot or gravesite;

(ii) A mausoleum, monument, or lawn crypt; or

(iii) Any other merchandise or service that is
not sold in connection with the practice of mortuary science.]

6-205.

In addition to the powers and duties set forth elsewhere in
this title, the Board has the following powers and duties:

(1) To adopt bylaws, rules, and regulations to carry
out the provisions of this title;