(a) Unless a written protest is filed with the Secretary, a State adopted federal rule or regulation takes effect in this State on the date that it becomes effective as a federal rule or regulation.
(b) Any person who may be affected adversely by a State adopted federal rule or regulation may:
(1) File a protest against the federal rule or regulation not more than 30 days after its effective date; and
(2) Request a hearing.
(c) A protest under this section stays the effect of the State adopted federal rule or regulation as a rule or regulation of this State.
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