The Commissioner shall adopt regulations that provide:
(1) for a consultation program that conforms to federal law and regulations (29 C.F.R. Part 1908);
(2) that, unless the employer fails to correct or abate a hazard identified during a consultation inspection within the time allowed in the consultation report, the employer will not receive a citation or penalty for a hazard identified during the consultation inspection; and
(3) to the extent allowed by federal law and regulations, for an exemption not to exceed 2 years from general schedule inspection for an employer who, in accordance with the Commissioner’s regulations, uses the consultation program provided by the Division of Labor and Industry.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 5 - Occupational Safety and Health
Section 5-318 - Application by Employer
Section 5-319 - Time for Application for Temporary Variance
Section 5-320 - Contents of Application for Temporary Variance
Section 5-321 - Notice to Employees
Section 5-322 - Hearing; Inspection
Section 5-323 - Minimum Requirements for Issuance
Section 5-324 - Interim Order for Temporary Variance
Section 5-326 - Term and Renewal of Temporary Variance
Section 5-327 - Modification or Revocation of Permanent Variance