Rhode Island Code of Regulations
Title 870 - Rhode Island Commerce Corporation
Chapter 10 - General
Subchapter 00 - N/A
Part 3 - Declaratory Order Petitions
Section 870-RICR-10-00-3.5 - Consideration and Disposition of Request for Declaratory Order

Universal Citation: 870 RI Code of Rules 10 00 3.5

Current through March 20, 2024

A. The Corporation shall promptly consider and respond to the request for Declaratory Order as provided in R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-35-8(c).

1. Issue a declaratory order in response to the Petition. If the Corporation issues a Declaratory Order, the Corporation shall include the names of all parties to the proceeding, the facts on which it is based, and the reasons for the Corporation's conclusion in the order. The Corporation may redact confidential information in the order;

2. Decline to issue a declaratory order. If the Corporation declines to issue a Declaratory Order, the Corporation shall promptly notify the Petitioner in writing of the decision and include a brief statement of the reasons for declining; or

3. Schedule the matter for further consideration. Should the Corporation schedule the matter for further consideration, the Corporation shall notify Petitioner in writing of the anticipated date on which the Corporation will grant or deny the request for Declaratory Order.

B. The Corporation may, at its discretion:

1. Hold a public hearing for further consideration and discussion on the Petition; or

2. Request further information or documents from the Petitioner necessary for the full evaluation of his or her petition.

C. A Petitioner may appeal the Corporation's final disposition of the Petition as provided in R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-35-15.

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