12 §6191. Rulemaking
Title 12: CONSERVATION
Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES
Subpart 1: ADMINISTRATION
Chapter 607: REGULATIONS
Subchapter 2: REGULATION PROCEDURE
§6191. Rulemaking
1. Procedures. In adopting or amending any rule, except as provided in section 6194, the commissioner shall use the procedures required for rulemaking under the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375, and the additional requirements of this subchapter.
[ 2007, c. 692, §1 (AMD) .]
2. Other requirements.
A. A public hearing may be held but is not required unless it is requested by an interested person. [1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW).]
B. The person conducting the hearing shall record and retain all relevant evidence provided at the hearing. [1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW).]
C. A rule, except a rule authorized under section 6172, may not be adopted or amended without the advice and consent of the advisory council, except as provided in section 6192, subsection 2. [2003, c. 248, §4 (AMD).]
[ 2003, c. 248, §4 (AMD) .]
SECTION HISTORY
1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW). 2003, c. 248, §4 (AMD). 2007, c. 692, §1 (AMD).