§12–1204.

    (a)    A local jurisdiction may adopt local amendments to the Standards if the local amendments do not:

        (1)    prohibit the minimum implementation and enforcement activities set forth in § 12–1205 of this subtitle; or

        (2)    weaken energy conservation and efficiency provisions contained in the Standards.

    (b)    If a local jurisdiction adopts a local amendment to the Standards, the Standards as amended by the local jurisdiction apply in the local jurisdiction.

    (c)    If a local amendment conflicts with the Standards, the local amendment prevails in the local jurisdiction.

    (d)    A local jurisdiction that adopts a local amendment to the Standards shall ensure that the local amendment is adopted in accordance with applicable local law.

    (e)    To keep the database established under this subtitle current, a local jurisdiction that adopts a local amendment to the Standards shall provide a copy of the local amendment to the Department:

        (1)    at least 15 days before the effective date of the amendment; or

        (2)    within 5 days after the adoption of an emergency local amendment.