5 §11114. Criteria for review - Maine Statutes

Title 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES

Part 18: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES HEADING: PL 1977, C. 551, §3 (NEW)

Chapter 377-A: LEGISLATIVE REVIEW OF AGENCY RULES HEADING: PL 1981, C. 524, §15 (NEW)

§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;

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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;

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

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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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SECTION HISTORY

1981, c. 524, §15 (NEW).