The Secretary may authorize variances or exemptions from the rules and regulations issued in accordance with § 9-407 of this subtitle, under conditions and in a manner necessary and desirable. However, the variances or exemptions are permitted only under conditions and in a manner that is not less stringent than the conditions under, and the manner in which, variances and exemptions may be granted under the federal Act.

Added by Acts 1982, c. 240, § 2.

Formerly Art. 43, § 386D.