(a) Unless a written protest is filed with the Secretary, a rule or regulation proposed by the Secretary under this subtitle takes effect on the date the Secretary designates but not earlier than 90 days after publication.
(b) Any person who may be affected adversely by a rule or regulation that is proposed by the Secretary under this subtitle may:
(1) File a protest within 30 days after publication of the proposed rule or regulation; and
(2) Request a hearing.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 21 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics
Subtitle 2 - Maryland Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
Part V - State and Federal Rules and Regulations; Administrative Procedures
Section 21-234 - General Rules and Regulations; Application of Administrative Procedure Act
Section 21-235 - Conformance of State Rules and Regulations; Federal Rules and Regulations
Section 21-236 - Application of Administrative Procedure Act to Hearing
Section 21-237 - Definitions and Standards of Identity and Quality
Section 21-238 - Authorization by Permit of Exceptions to Definitions and Standards
Section 21-240 - Effective Date and Protest of Rules and Regulations Proposed by Secretary
Section 21-241 - Effective Date and Protest of State Adopted Federal Rules and Regulations
Section 21-242 - Hearings on Protests of Rules or Regulations
Section 21-243 - Orders After Rule or Regulation Protest Hearings
Section 21-244 - Copies of Statutes; Collecting and Disseminating Information