(a) Unless a written protest is filed with the Secretary, a State adopted federal 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 regulation may:
(1) File a protest against the State adopted federal 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 regulation as a rule or regulation of this State.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 22 - Poisons, Dangerous Household Substances, Flammable Products, and Hazardous Materials
Subtitle 3 - Child Resistant Packaging of Dangerous Household Substances
Section 22-302 - Compliance With Federal Regulations
Section 22-303 - Rules and Regulations -- in General
Section 22-304 - Rules and Regulations -- Required Considerations
Section 22-305 - Rules and Regulations -- Procedures for Adoption
Section 22-306 - Effective Date and Protest of State Adopted Federal Regulations
Section 22-307 - Effective Date and Protest of Rules and Regulations Proposed by Secretary
Section 22-309 - Orders After Protest Hearings
Section 22-310 - Packaging for Elderly Individuals or Individuals With Disabilities
Section 22-311 - Packaging of Dangerous Household Substances Dispensed Under Prescription