# Health - General (GHG)

## Title 21. Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics

### Subtitle 2. Maryland Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act

#### Section 21-241

(a) Unless a written protest is filed with the Secretary, a State adopted federal rule or 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 rule or regulation may:

  (1) File a protest against the federal rule or 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 rule or regulation as a rule or regulation of this State.

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Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)