Maryland Statutes
Part I - Drinking Water -- Regulation
Section 9-409 - State Primary Drinking Water Regulations -- Variances and Exemptions

The Secretary may authorize variances or exemptions from the rules and regulations issued in accordance with § 9–407 of this subtitle, under conditions and in a manner necessary and desirable. However, the variances or exemptions are permitted only under conditions and in a manner that is not less stringent than the conditions under, and the manner in which, variances and exemptions may be granted under the federal Act.