Maryland Health - General Section 22-306

      (a)      Unless a written protest is filed with the Secretary, a State adopted federal 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 regulation may:

            (1)      File a protest against the State adopted federal 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 regulation as a rule or regulation of this State.