§ 5-326. Term and renewal of temporary variance

   (a) Term. -- 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) Renewal. --

   (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.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 89, § 34; 1991, ch. 8, § 2.