Md. Code, Health - General § 22–306

(a) Unless a written protest is filed with the Secretary, a State adopted federal regulation takes effect in this State on the date that it becomes effective as a federal rule or regulation.

(b) Any person who may be affected adversely by a State adopted federal regulation may:

(1) File a protest against the State adopted federal regulation not more than 30 days after its effective date; and

(2) Request a hearing.

(c) A protest under this section stays the effect of the State adopted federal regulation as a rule or regulation of this State.