N.H. Admin. Code § Adm 213.03

Current through Register No. 50, December 12, 2024
Section Adm 213.03 - Limitations on Public and Media Participation
(a) The commissioner or the person designated by the commissioner to preside over a hearing shall:
(1) Refuse to recognize for speaking or revoke the recognition of any person who:
a. Speaks or acts in an abusive or disruptive manner;
b. Fails to keep comments relevant to the proposed rules that are the subject matter of the hearing; or
c. Restates more than once what he or she has already stated; and
(2) Limit presentations on behalf of the same organization or entity to no more than 3, provided that all those representing such organization or entity may enter their names and addresses into the record as supporting the position of the organization or entity;
(b) Public comment hearings shall be open to print and electronic media and all other persons, subject to the following limitations, when such limitations are necessary to allow a hearing to go forward in an orderly manner:
(1) Limitation of the number of persons, including media representatives, when the combined number of persons exceeds the capacity of the hearing room;
(2) Limitation on the placement of cameras or other items to specific locations within or adjacent to the hearing room;
(3) Prohibition of interviews or presentations conducted within the hearing room before or during the hearing, or of interviews or presentations audible within the hearing room during the hearing;
(4) Prohibition of behavior that interferes with or disrupts the proceedings; or
(5) Removal of persons who interfere with or disrupt the proceedings from the hearing room or adjacent areas.

N.H. Admin. Code § Adm 213.03

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