Sec.38a-8-26. Petition requesting the promulgation, amendment or repeal of regulations

(a) General. Any interested person may at any time petition the Commissioner requesting the promulgation, amendment or repeal of a regulation.

(b) Form. The petition shall conform to the general provisions of the rules of practice where applicable and, in addition, shall set forth clearly and concisely the text of the proposed regulation or amendment or the provisions sought to be repealed. The petition shall also state the facts and arguments on which the petitioner relies either in the petition or in a brief annexed thereto.

(c) Decision on petition. Not more than thirty (30) days after receipt of the petition, the Commissioner shall determine whether to deny the petition or to initiate regulation making proceedings in accordance with law.

(d) Procedure on denial. If the Commissioner denies the petition, the Commissioner shall give the petitioner notice in writing, stating the reasons for the denial.

(Effective September 25, 1992; Amended February 1, 2001)