Section 31-1-15 - Rights of persons to proceeding(a)Petitioner as party. The petitioner is automatically a party to any proceeding on the petition by virtue of having filed said petition, and need not seek designation as a party from the agency.(b)Additional Parties. Any person, whether or not they have received notice of the petition, may file a petition to become a party within forty-five days from the date of filing of the petition. If the petition to become a party sets forth facts demonstrating that the petitioner's legal rights, duties or privileges will be specifically affected by the declaratory ruling to be issued, the agency shall grant the petition and designate the petitioner as a party.(c)Intervenors. Any person, whether or not they have received notice of the petition, may file a petition to become an intervenor within forty-five days from the date of filing of the petition. If the petition sets forth facts demonstrating that the petitioner's participation is in the interest of justice and will not disrupt the orderly conduct of the proceedings, the agency shall grant the petition and designate the petitioner as an intervenor. In addition, any person who files a petition for party status who fails to make the requisite demonstration for party status, may be granted intervenor status.Conn. Agencies Regs. § 31-1-15