(a) Within 30 days of the submission of a petition, the board shall:
- (1) Deny the petition by written order, stating its reasons for the denial; or
- (2) Initiate rulemaking proceedings, pursuant to RSA 541-A:4.
(b) The board shall deny a petition if it finds that:
- (1) The petition for rulemaking seeks a change that is not consistent with published declaratory rulings of the board;
- (2) The board lacks rulemaking authority over the issues in the petition; or
- (3) The petition is contrary to legislative intent.
Source. #12035-A, eff 11-4-16