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5 M.R.S. § 11111 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1981, c. 524, §15 (NEW).] 1. Agency, person and rule. "Agency," "person" and "rule" are defined in section 8002, except that "rule" also means a proposed rule. 2.…
5 M.R.S. § 11112 Application for review
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Any group of 100 or more registered voters, who have a substantial interest in a rule, or any person who may be directly, substantially and adversely affected by the application of a rule, may file an application for review with the executive director. With respect to any applica…
5 M.R.S. § 11113 Committee review
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The executive director shall, upon receipt of an application for review, determine the appropriate joint standing committee of the Legislature responsible for review of the rule in question and send the application and a copy of the rule in question to each member of the committe…
5 M.R.S. § 11114 Criteria for review
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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 statu…