Sec.10-4-21. Procedure for filing a request for declaratory ruling

(a) Who May File. Any interested person(s) (hereinafter petitioner) may petition the agency, as appropriate, to issue a declaratory ruling regarding the validity of any regulation or the applicability to specified circumstances of any statute, regulation or order enforced, administered or promulgated by the agency.

(b) Petition Requirements.

(1) A petition for declaratory ruling shall meet the following requirements:

(A) The petition shall be in writing;

(B) The petition shall identify the particular statute, regulation or order and the particular aspect of it to which the petition is addressed;

(C) The petition shall clearly state the issue or issues upon which a declaratory ruling is requested as well as appropriate factual background;

(D) The petition shall be signed by the petitioner and state the petitioner's name and address. If the petitioner represents an organization, the name and address of the organization shall be included. Where applicable, the petition shall contain the name and address of the petitioner's counsel, agent or representative; and

(E) The petition shall be filed, either by mail or hand delivery, during normal business hours, with the Office of the Commissioner, at 165 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, Connecticut 06106.

(2) The petition may include argument in support of, or may be supplemented by a brief in support of the petitioner's position, with such legal citation as may be appropriate.

(3) The petitioner shall send a copy of the petition by registered or certified mail to any person or organization that may be immediately affected by the request.

(A) The petition shall include the names of the persons or organizations so notified.

(B) If the petitioner is in doubt as to whom should be notified, he or she may apply to the agency for an order of notice.

(Effective June 26, 1990)