§ 63G-3-302. Public hearings.  


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  • (1) Each agency may hold a public hearing on a proposed rule, amendment to a rule, or repeal of a rule during the public comment period.
    (2) Each agency shall hold a public hearing on a proposed rule, amendment to a rule, or repeal of a rule if:
    (a) a public hearing is required by state or federal mandate;
    (b)
    (i) another state agency, 10 interested persons, or an interested association having not fewer than 10 members request a public hearing; and
    (ii) the agency receives the request in writing not more than 15 days after the publication date of the proposed rule.
    (3) The agency shall hold the hearing:
    (a) before the rule becomes effective; and
    (b) no less than seven days nor more than 30 days after receipt of the request for hearing.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 382, 2008 General Session