Within 60 days after receipt of the petition, the Secretary shall either:

1. A. Deny the petition in writing, stating the reasons for the denial; or
2. B. Initiate the procedures for adoption of a regulation.

Authority: Economic Development Article, §2-108; State Government Article, §10-122; Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: August 28, 2006 (33:17 Md. R. 1438)