(a) Within 30 days of the submission of a petition, the board shall:

1. (1) Deny the petition by written order, stating its reasons for the denial, or
2. (2) Initiate rulemaking proceedings, pursuant to RSA 541-A:4.

(b) Any denial shall be based upon a finding by the board that:

1. (1) The petition for rulemaking seeks a change that is not consistent with published declaratory rulings of the board;
2. (2) The board lacks rulemaking authority over the issues in the petition; or

3. (3) The petition is contrary to legislative intent.

   Source. #11091-A, eff 5-5-16

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