If a written protest against a rule or regulation is filed in accordance with § 21-240 or § 21-241 of this subtitle, the Secretary shall hold a public hearing:
(1) To receive evidence on the issues raised by the protest; and
(2) To hear any interested person.
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