(a) In this section, “unit counsel” has the meaning stated in § 10–107 of this subtitle.
(b) If a unit wishes to change the text of a proposed regulation so that any part of the text differs substantively from the text previously published in the Register, the unit may not adopt the proposed regulation unless it is proposed anew and adopted in accordance with the requirements of §§ 10–111 and 10–112 of this subtitle.
(c) If the regulation is proposed anew, the changes in the text shall be shown with the symbols that the Administrator requires.
(d) (1) The Administrator shall refuse to publish the notice of adoption of a regulation that differs from the text previously published unless the notice is accompanied by a certification from the Attorney General or the unit counsel that the provisions of subsections (b) and (c) of this section are not applicable.
(2) The certification shall:
(i) be prepared in the form and according to guidelines specified by the Administrator;
(ii) contain a description of the nature of each change and the basis for the conclusion; and
(iii) be published in the Register as part of the notice of adoption.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 10 - Governmental Procedures
Subtitle 1 - Administrative Procedure Act -- Regulations
Part III - Proposal and Adoption
Section 10-109 - Scope of Part
Section 10-110 - Preliminary Review
Section 10-111 - Time Limitations; Public Hearings
Section 10-111.1 - Opposition to Adoption
Section 10-111.2 - Proposed and Emergency Regulations -- Posting and Notice
Section 10-112 - Procedures for Publication
Section 10-112.1 - Publication Time Requirements for Regulations
Section 10-113 - Changes in Proposed Regulations
Section 10-114 - Notice of Adoption
Section 10-116 - Withdrawal of Proposed Regulation
Section 10-117 - Effective Date of Regulations
Section 10-118 - Committee Powers Over Emergency or Proposed Regulations or Portion Thereof