(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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