§ 5-202

Maryland § 5-202

• Jurisdiction: Maryland
• Article gbr: Business Regulation
• Title: 5

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(a) (1) The Secretary shall appoint a Director of the Office of Cemetery Oversight with the approval of the Governor.

(2) The Director serves at the pleasure of the Secretary.

(b) The Director shall devote full time to the duties of the Office.

(c) The Director is entitled to:

(1) compensation in accordance with the State budget; and

(2) reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.

(d) The Director shall:

(1) administer and operate the Office; and

(2) be responsible to the Secretary.

(e) In addition to any requirements of the State Ethics Law, the Director may not:

(1) hold any position or engage in another business that interferes or conflicts with the position of the Director;

(2) be a registered cemeterian or a registered seller;

(3) engage in any act for which a registration is required under this title; or

(4) in connection with any registered cemeterian, registered seller, permit holder, funeral director, funeral establishment, or related death care entity, directly or indirectly receive or become entitled to receive any fee, perquisite, or compensation.