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Current as of December 31, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(a) Unless an order for a temporary variance from a regulation or part of a regulation is renewed as provided in this section, the order may not be in effect for longer than:
(1) 1 year after the order is passed; or
(2) if shorter, the period that the employer needs to achieve compliance with the regulation or part.
(b)(1) Subject to the limitations in this subsection, the Commissioner may renew an order for a temporary variance twice.
(2) The Commissioner may renew an order under this subsection only if the employer:
(i) submits an application for renewal to the Commissioner at least 90 days before the date on which the order is to expire; and
(ii) meets the requirements of this subtitle for granting a temporary variance.
(3) A renewal under this subsection may not remain in effect for more than 180 days.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maryland Code, Labor and Employment § 5-326 - last updated December 31, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/md/labor-and-employment/md-code-labor-and-emply-sect-5-326/
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