Applications need not be in any specific form but must be made in writing and under oath in not less than eight (8) copies.  Applications shall have attached the information, designated as exhibits, required by Section 7 of the Act and Rule 6.01.

Applications must be filed with the Secretary at least twenty (20) calendar days prior to the regular quarterly Board meeting at which they are to be considered.

The fee for filing an application for a new cemetery shall be $200.00.

The fee for filing an application for an extension of the boundaries of an existing cemetery shall be $100.00 as long as the existing cemetery for which the application for extension is being made holds a current permit from the Board.  If the existing cemetery is not subject to the provisions of the Act, the fee for the application for the extension shall be $200.00.

In lieu of filing a survey and map with the Board, the applicant may file a survey and map with the State Health Department, in a form satisfac­tory to the State Health Department, as a part of the investigation set forth in Section 9 of the Act and such filing shall be accepted by the Board.

If the application is for extending the boundaries of an existing cemetery which holds a current permit from the Board and the proposed rules and regulations for the use, care and management of the cemetery or the proposed method of establishing a permanent maintenance fund is the same as for the existing cemetery, the applicant may incorporate such information by reference in the application in lieu of attaching the full exhibit.

Whenever any person desires to protest the issuance of a permit, he shall file with the Board a written protest setting forth his objections.  Any such protest must be filed at least seven (7) days before the Board meeting at which the applica­tion is to be heard.  A copy of the protest shall be sent to the cemetery company making the application by the protestant.  Protestants shall be entitled to appear before the Board as set forth in Rule 4.02.