2010 Maine Code
TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES
Chapter 377-A: LEGISLATIVE REVIEW OF AGENCY RULES
5 §11114. Criteria for review
Part 18: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
§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.
[ 1981, c. 524, §15 (NEW) .]
SECTION HISTORY
1981, c. 524, §15 (NEW).
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