§ 10-225. Suspension of provisions

   (a) In general. -- Upon a finding by the Governor that there is an imminent threat within a time certain of a loss or denial of federal funds to the State because of the operation of any section of this subtitle or of Title 9, Subtitle 16 of this article, the Governor by executive order may suspend the applicability of part or all of this subtitle or of Title 9, Subtitle 16 of this article to a specific class of contested cases.

(b) Duration. -- A suspension under this section is effective only so long as, and to the extent, necessary to avoid a denial or loss of federal funds to the State.

(c) Contents of order. -- The executive order shall explain the basis for the Governor's finding and state the period of time during which the suspension is to be effective.

(d) Termination. -- The Governor shall declare the termination of a suspension when it is no longer necessary to prevent the loss or denial of federal funds.

(e) Publication of order. -- An executive order issued under this section shall be:

   (1) presented to the Legislative Policy Committee; and

   (2) published in the Maryland Register pursuant to § 7-206 (a) (2) (viii) of this article.

HISTORY: 1993, ch. 59, § 1; 1994, ch. 141; 1996, ch. 10, § 1.