§ 21-240. Effective date and protest of rules and regulations proposed by Secretary  


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  •    (a) Effective date. -- Unless a written protest is filed with the Secretary, a rule or regulation proposed by the Secretary under this subtitle takes effect on the date the Secretary designates but not earlier than 90 days after publication.

    (b) Protest. -- Any person who may be affected adversely by a rule or regulation that is proposed by the Secretary under this subtitle may:

       (1) File a protest within 30 days after publication of the proposed rule or regulation; and

       (2) Request a hearing.


HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 43, § 191B; 1982, ch. 240, § 2; 1987, ch. 306, § 2.