§5–322.

    (a)    The Commissioner shall hold a hearing on an application for a temporary variance on request of:

        (1)    the applicant; or

        (2)    an employee whom the temporary variance would affect.

    (b)    (1)    The Commissioner:

            (i)    shall hold a hearing on each application for a permanent variance; and

            (ii)    if appropriate, shall conduct an inspection.

        (2)    The Commissioner shall give employees whom the permanent variance would affect an opportunity to participate in the hearing.