Maryland § 5-326

Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 5-326, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 5-326.

    (a)    Unless an order for a temporary variance from a regulation or part of a regulation is renewed as provided in this section, the order may not be in effect for longer than:

        (1)    1 year after the order is passed; or

        (2)    if shorter, the period that the employer needs to achieve compliance with the regulation or part.

    (b)    (1)    Subject to the limitations in this subsection, the Commissioner may renew an order for a temporary variance twice.

        (2)    The Commissioner may renew an order under this subsection only if the employer:

            (i)    submits an application for renewal to the Commissioner at least 90 days before the date on which the order is to expire; and

            (ii)    meets the requirements of this subtitle for granting a temporary variance.

        (3)    A renewal under this subsection may not remain in effect for more than 180 days.

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