Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 14 - INDEPENDENT AGENCIES
Subtitle 03 - COMMISSION ON HUMAN RELATIONS
Chapter 14.03.01 - Rules of Procedure; Public Hearing Process
Section 14.03.01.21 - Amendments to These Regulations

Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 14.03.01.21

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024

A. Process.

(1) Pursuant to State Government Article, § 10-123, Annotated Code of Maryland (Administrative Procedure Act), an interested person may petition this agency requesting the promulgation, amendment, or repeal of any regulation.

(2) Within 60 days after receipt of the petition, the Commission will either deny the petition in writing, stating the reasons for the denial, or initiate the rule-making proceedings which would accomplish the promulgation, amendment, or repeal.

(3) The petition shall be addressed to the Executive Director, shall state clearly the intent and, when possible, the wording of the proposal, as well as a concise statement of the reason or reasons.

(4) The Executive Director or designee shall submit the petition, along with recommendations, to the Commissioners for their consideration.

(5) A written report of the Commission's action shall be sent to the petitioner within 60 days of its receipt by the Commission.

B. If, in response to this petition, the Commission decides to promulgate, amend, or repeal a regulation, it shall follow the procedures set forth by Maryland law.

C. The Commission reserves the right to edit the language or style to comport with the style of its regulations, to the extent that the editing does not interfere with the substance of any promulgation or amendment proposed through the petition process, as set out in §§A-C of this regulation.

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