Section 46a-54-126 - Decision on petition for declaratory ruling(a) Upon receipt, the chairperson shall refer the petition for declaratory ruling, together with all applications to become a party or intervenor, to Commission members and staff for comment, suggestion and recommendation. Where necessary, the Commission may obtain such additional evidence as may be relevant to the declaratory ruling through a subpoena. In accordance with subdivision (9) of section 46a-54 and subsection (g) of section 4-176 of the Connecticut General Statutes, the Commission may hold hearings to receive public comment on the petition.(b) Within sixty (60) days after receipt of a petition for declaratory ruling, the Commission, by a majority vote of its members present and voting, shall issue an order in writing which conforms to subsection (e) of section 4-176 of the Connecticut General Statutes. If a ruling on the petition is denied, the Commission shall send notice of the denial stating the reasons therefore to the petitioner and any person granted party or intervenor status. Additionally, the commission may initiate regulation-making procedures on the subject under section 4-168 of the Connecticut General Statutes.(c) If a ruling on the petition is granted, the Commission shall: (1) issue a declaratory ruling;(2) order the matter set for specified proceedings; or(3) agree to issue a declaratory ruling by a specified date. The Commission shall send notice of the decision to the petitioner and any person granted party or intervenor status in accordance with subsection (f) of section 4-176 of the general statutes. The ruling shall contain the names of all parties and intervenors to the proceeding, the particular facts upon which it is based and the reasons for its conclusion.Conn. Agencies Regs. § 46a-54-126
Effective January 1, 1993