Sec.10-293-25. Declaratory rulings

Petition for Declaratory Ruling

(a) Any person may at any time petition the board to make a declaratory ruling as provided by section 4-176 of the General Statutes. The petition shall be addressed to the executive director and state clearly and particularly the facts which give rise to the petition; identify the statute, regulation or order and the particular aspect of it to which the request is addressed; and state clearly and concisely the question or questions for which the petitioner requests a declaratory ruling. The petitioner shall sign the petition and include his or her name and address, and the name and address of his or her counsel, agent or representative, if any.

(b) Within thirty (30) days following receipt of a petition, the board shall determine whether to grant or deny the petition.

(c) If the board denies the petition, the executive director shall give the petitioner notice in writing stating the reasons for the denial based upon the data, facts and arguments submitted with the petition by the petitioner and upon such additional data, facts and arguments as the board shall deem appropriate.

(d) If the board deems a hearing necessary or helpful in determining any issue concerning the request for a declaratory ruling, the board shall schedule such hearing. The board shall provide for notice of hearing to be given by the petitioner to all parties who may be affected by or have an interest in the declaratory ruling.

(e) Any hearing held by the board concerning any issue raised in a petition for a declaratory ruling and any decision rendered by the board shall be conducted and rendered in accordance with these regulations.

(Effective July 23, 1987)