Maryland § 22-309
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 22-309, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22-309.
(a) (1) As soon as practicable after a hearing on a protest against a rule or regulation under § 22-308 of this subtitle, the Secretary shall:
(i) Act on the protest by issuing an order; and
(ii) Send a copy of the order to each protester by certified mail, return receipt requested, bearing a postmark from the United States Postal Service.
(2) Each order issued under this section shall be based on substantial evidence in the record of the hearing.
(b) An order issued by the Secretary under this section may:
(1) Reinstate, rescind, or modify a State adopted federal regulation as a rule or regulation of this State; or
(2) As to any other rule or regulation proposed under this subtitle:
(i) Withdraw the proposal;
(ii) Modify the proposal and set an effective date for the modified proposal that is at least 60 days after publication of the order; or
(iii) Set a new effective date for the original proposal that is at least 60 days after publication of the order.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 22-309
What does Maryland Code § 22-309 cover?
Section 22-309 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 22-309?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 22-309" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 22-309 apply to my situation?
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