1. Procedures. In adopting or amending any rule, the commissioner shall use the procedures required for rulemaking under the Maine Administrative Procedure Act and the additional requirements of this subchapter.

[PL 2011, c. 527, §3 (AMD).]

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Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 12 Sec. 6191

  • Advice and consent: Under the Constitution, presidential nominations for executive and judicial posts take effect only when confirmed by the Senate, and international treaties become effective only when the Senate approves them by a two-thirds vote.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
2. Other requirements.
A. A public hearing may be held but is not required unless it is requested by an interested person. [PL 1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW).]
B. The person conducting the hearing shall record and retain all relevant evidence provided at the hearing. [PL 1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW).]
C. A rule may not be adopted or amended without the advice and consent of the advisory council, except as provided in section 6192, subsection 2. [PL 2011, c. 527, §4 (AMD).]

[PL 2011, c. 527, §4 (AMD).]

SECTION HISTORY

PL 1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 248, §4 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 692, §1 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 527, §§3, 4 (AMD).