The Commissioner may delay the effective date of a regulation for not more than 90 days after publication of the notice of adoption, if the Commissioner determines that the delay is necessary to ensure that employers whom the regulation affects know about and have an opportunity to familiarize employees with the requirements of the regulation.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 5 - Occupational Safety and Health
Part II - Adoption of Regulations by Commissioner
Section 5-308 - General Responsibility of Board
Section 5-309 - Requirements for Standards
Section 5-310 - Bases for Recommendation of Board
Section 5-311 - Report to Commissioner
Section 5-312 - Decision by Commissioner; Adoption
Section 5-313 - Delayed Effective Date