Me. Stat. tit. 5 § 11114

Current through 131st (2023-2024) Legislature Chapter 684
Section 11114 - Criteria for review

When reviewing a rule under this chapter, the committee shall consider, in addition to any matters proposed by the applicant, the following: [1981, c. 524, §15(NEW).]

1.Consistency with legislation. Whether the rule is consistent with and necessary to the intent of the statute which the rule implements;

[1981, c. 524, §15(NEW).]

2.Reasonableness of effects. Whether the effects of the rule are reasonable, including its benefits and costs, and including costs of compliance and administration;

[1981, c. 524, §15(NEW).]

3.Circumstances. Whether circumstances have changed since the passage of the statute which the rule implements;

[1981, c. 524, §15(NEW).]

4.Abuse of discretionary powers. Whether the rule may tend to promote abuse of discretionary powers of the agency; and

[1981, c. 524, §15(NEW).]

5.Fee. Whether any fee established by rule is reasonable and whether the sums collected relate to the costs of administration.

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5 M.R.S. § 11114

1981, c. 524, § 15 (NEW) .