§ 12-108. Waivers.

(a) Authority to grant.

On written application, the Commissioner may grant a waiver from the application of a specific provision of this subtitle, if the applicant for the waiver establishes that:

(1) compliance with that provision would cause undue financial hardship; or

(2) other factors exist that would render compliance unreasonable.

(b) Conditions and restrictions.

The Commissioner may impose conditions or restrictions on the waiver as necessary or appropriate to:

(1) minimize the adverse effects of the waiver on individuals involuntarily exposed to second-hand smoke; and

(2) ensure that the waiver is consistent with the purposes of this subtitle.