When reviewing a rule under this chapter, the committee shall consider, in addition to any matters proposed by the applicant, the following: [PL 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;

[PL 1981, c. 524, §15 (NEW).]

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Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 5 Sec. 11114

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

[PL 1981, c. 524, §15 (NEW).]

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

[PL 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

[PL 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.

[PL 1981, c. 524, §15 (NEW).]

SECTION HISTORY

PL 1981, c. 524, §15 (NEW).