R746-101-4. Petition Review and Disposition

A. The Commission shall:

1. review and consider the petition;

2. prepare a declaratory ruling in compliance with the requirements of 63G-4-503(6) and stating:

a. the applicability or non-applicability of the statute, rule or order in question;

b. the reasons for the applicability or non-applicability of the statute, rule or order in question;

c. requirements imposed upon the Commission, petitioner, or a person as a result of the ruling.

B. The Commission may:

1. interview the petitioner;

2. hold a public hearing on the petition;

3. consult with counsel or the Attorney General; or

4. take action which the Commission, in its discretion and judgment, deems necessary to provide the petitioner with adequate review and due consideration of the petition.

C. The Commission shall prepare the declaratory ruling without unnecessary delay and shall send the petitioner and each party a copy of the ruling.

D. The Commission shall retain the petition and a copy of the declaratory ruling in its records.