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LAWS OF MARYLAND

Ch. 19

conservation, and consumption of energy resources;

(II)   [the] THE suspension and modification
of existing standards and requirements affecting or affected
by the use of energy resources, including those relating to
air quality control, the type and composition of various
energy resources, the production and distribution of energy
resources, and the hours and days during which public
buildings and commercial and industrial establishments may
or are required to remain open; AMD/OR

(III)  [the] THE establishment and
implementation of regional programs and agreements for the
purposes of coordinating tie energy resource programs and
actions of the State with those of the federal government
and of other states and localities.

(2)    An order, rule or regulation promulgated by
the Governor pursuant to this subsection may provide for the
imposition of a civil penalty, not to exceed $1,000 for each
violation, in lieu of or in addition to the penalties
provided for in subsection(g) of this section, and for the
method and conditions of its collection.

(3)    [Nothing in this] THIS subsection [shall]
MAY NOT be construed to authorize the establishment of oil
refineries, deep water ports, offshore drilling facilities
or other similar major capital facilities.

(4)    Orders, rules and regulations promulgated
by the Governor pursuant to the powers granted above, under
this subsection shall first be presented to the Committee on
Administrative, Executive and Legislative Review or whatever
other joint committee if any may be substituted by law by
the General Assembly to carry out its responsibilities with
respect to the energy crisis for approval or rejection. If
the committee fails to take action within seven days of
submission of the orders, rules and regulations, the orders,
rules and regulations shall become effective as promulgated
by the Governor- In the event of extraordinary
circumstances in which it is not feasible to secure the
approval of the committee an order, rule, or regulation may
become effective immediately, and shall within two days be
communicated to the chairman of the committee and be subject
to reversal by the full committee which shall be convened
within five days of communication of the order, rule or
regulation. All records of orders, rules and regulations
and committee meetings shall be open to the public.

(5)    In addition to the specific emergency
powers contained in this subtitle, the General Assembly of
Maryland recognizes and confirms the Governor's power to
exercise fully the authority necessary to implement the
federal mandatory allocation program as set forth in the
Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973 (87 Stat. 627),
as well as any succeeding federal programs, laws, orders,
rules, or regulations relating to the allocation,
conservation, or consumption of energy resources.