1. (a) The committee shall request additional information or argument from the petitioner for rulemaking or from others if such additional information or argument is required to reach a reasoned decision.

2. (b) The committee shall deny the petition for rulemaking when the adoption, amendment, or repeal sought would result in:

   1. (1) A rule that is not within the rulemaking authority of the committee;
   2. (2) Duplication of a rule or of a statutory provision;
   3. (3) An inconsistency with the existing rules and the statutory mandate of the committee;
   4. (4) A reduction in efficiency or effectiveness of the committee.

3. (c) At its first meeting occurring at least 2 weeks after receipt of a sufficient petition, the committee shall dispose of it in the following manner:

   1. (1) By notifying the petitioner that the petition is granted and beginning rulemaking proceedings as required by RSA 541-A:4; or
   2. (2) By notifying the petitioner in writing that the petition is denied and the reasons for its denial.
4. (d) The denial of a petition for rulemaking shall not entitle the petitioner to a hearing.

Source. #12617-A, eff 9-6-18