# Health - General (GHG)

## Title 22. Poisons, Dangerous Household Substances, Flammable Products, and Hazardous Materials

### Subtitle 3. Child Resistant Packaging of Dangerous Household Substances

#### Section 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.

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