State Codes and Statutes
Statutes > Maryland > Labor-and-employment > Title-5-5 > 5-112§ 5.5-112. Variances.
(a) In general.- The Commissioner shall allow variances in accordance with this section.
(b) Application for a variance.- Any affected railroad company may apply in writing to the Commissioner for an order for a variance from any regulation or health and safety standard adopted under this title.
(c) Hearing and determination.- After a hearing, the Commissioner may grant a variance from the regulations and standards adopted under this title, if:
(1) that action is necessary to prevent undue operational or economic hardship; or
(2) (i) existing conditions prevent practical compliance; and
(ii) the Commissioner determines the reasonable safety of the public and employees of the railroad company can be assured.
[1998, ch. 8, § 3.]
