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§ 10-225. Suspension of provisions

West's Annotated Code of MarylandState Government

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
State Government (Refs & Annos)
Title 10. Governmental Procedures (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 2. Administrative Procedure Act--Contested Cases (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, State Government, § 10-225
§ 10-225. Suspension of provisions
Currentness
Suspension by Governor
(a) 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.
Length of suspension
(b) 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.
Contents of executive order
(c) 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.
Termination of suspension
(d) The Governor shall declare the termination of a suspension when it is no longer necessary to prevent the loss or denial of federal funds.
Presentation and publication of executive order
(e) 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)(iii) of this article.

Credits

Added by Acts 1993, c. 59, § 1, eff. June 1, 1993. Amended by Acts 1994, c. 141, § 1, eff. July 1, 1994; Acts 1996, c. 10, § 1, eff. April 9, 1996; Acts 2014, c. 45, § 5.
MD Code, State Government, § 10-225, MD STATE GOVT § 10-225
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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