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LAWS OF MARYLAND

Ch. 284

Also in subsection (a) of this section, the words
"formal and informal", which formerly modified the
word "procedures", are deleted as unnecessary.

In subsection (b) of this section, the word

"interested", which formerly modified the word

"person", is deleted since there appeared to be no

intent to use the former word as a term of art.

Defined terms: "Includes";"including" § 1-101
"Person" § 1-101 "Regulation" § 10-101
"Unit" § 10-101

10-123. PETITION FOR ADOPTION OF REGULATION.

(A)  PETITION BY INTERESTED PERSON.

AN INTERESTED PERSON MAY SUBMIT TO A UNIT A PETITION FOR THE
ADOPTION OF A REGULATION.

(B)  RESPONSE BY UNIT.

WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE PETITION IS SUBMITTED, THE UNIT

SHALL:

(1)   IN WRITING, DENY THE PETITION AND STATE THE
REASONS FOR THE DENIAL; OR

(2)   INITIATE THE PROCEDURES FOR ADOPTION OF THE
REGULATION.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived
without substantive change from the first and third
sentences of former Art. 41, § 248.

In subsection (a) of this section, the former phrase
"amendment, or repeal" is deleted as unnecessary in
light of the definition of "regulation" as "a
statement or an amendment or repeal of a statement".

The second sentence of former Art. 41, § 248, which
required adoption of regulations for this section, is
deleted as unnecessary in light of § 10-122 of this
subtitle.

Defined terms: "Person" § 1-101
"Regulation" § 10-101 "Unit" § 10-101

10-124. EVALUATION OF IMPACT.

(A) "BUSINESS" DEFINED.

IN THIS SECTION, "BUSINESS" MEANS A TRADE, PROFESSIONAL
ACTIVITY, OR OTHER BUSINESS THAT IS CONDUCTED FOR PROFIT.