Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 5-312
This is the official text of Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 5-312, part of Maryland’s Code, Labor and Employment — governs wages, workplace safety, and employee rights.
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§5–312.
Official statutory text
(a) To adopt a proposed regulation, the Commissioner shall comply with this section and Title 10, Subtitle 1 of the State Government Article.
(b) If, after receipt of a recommendation from the Board, the Commissioner decides to adopt the proposed regulation, within 45 days after the Board submits the recommendation, the Commissioner shall initiate the process for publishing and issuing the proposed regulation.
(c) A public hearing is not required to adopt, by reference, a proposed regulation that is identical to:
(1) a regulation or rule adopted by another unit of the State government;
(2) a standard on occupational safety and health that is adopted by an organization that is nationally recognized as setting standards; or
(3) a standard on occupational safety and health that is adopted by the federal government and that is currently in effect.
(b) If, after receipt of a recommendation from the Board, the Commissioner decides to adopt the proposed regulation, within 45 days after the Board submits the recommendation, the Commissioner shall initiate the process for publishing and issuing the proposed regulation.
(c) A public hearing is not required to adopt, by reference, a proposed regulation that is identical to:
(1) a regulation or rule adopted by another unit of the State government;
(2) a standard on occupational safety and health that is adopted by an organization that is nationally recognized as setting standards; or
(3) a standard on occupational safety and health that is adopted by the federal government and that is currently in effect.
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