Maryland Health - General Section 21-241

      (a)      Unless a written protest is filed with the Secretary, a State adopted federal rule or regulation takes effect in this State on the date that it becomes effective as a federal rule or regulation.

      (b)      Any person who may be affected adversely by a State adopted federal rule or regulation may:

            (1)      File a protest against the federal rule or regulation not more than 30 days after its effective date; and

            (2)      Request a hearing.

      (c)      A protest under this section stays the effect of the State adopted federal rule or regulation as a rule or regulation of this State.