§ 5-326. Term and renewal of temporary variance

MD Lab & Emp Code § 5-326 (2019) (N/A)
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(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.