(a) "Reasonable time" means the amount of time allowed for persons to speak on an issue or issues at the hearing, considering:

1. (1) The number of people who wish to be heard; and
2. (2) The relevancy of the speaker's comments.

(b) In conducting public comment hearings, the commissioner or a designee, at any time before or during a public hearing, shall:

1. (1) Revoke recognition of a speaker who:

   1. a. Speaks or acts in an abusive or disruptive manner; or
   2. b. Refuses to keep comments relevant to the issue or issues which are the subject of the hearing;
2. (2) Limit the amount of time each speaker may speak to a reasonable time; and

3. (3) Limit presentations from an interest group or organization to no more than 3 spokespersons, provided that the members of the interest group who are present may to enter their names and addresses into the record as supporting the position of the group or organization.

   Source. #6124, eff 11-23-95; ss by #6749, eff 5-19-98, EXPIRED: 5-19-06

   New. #8658-A, eff 6-13-06 (formerly Rev 219.07); ss by #11185-A, eff 9-20-16

   PARTS Rev 212 through Rev 218 - RESERVED