Current through November 7, 2024
Section 250-RICR-10-00-1.12 - InterventionA. Initiation. Except as otherwise specifically provided by these Rules, any person not initially a party who wishes to intervene in, or participate in, an adjudicatory proceeding shall file a written petition to intervene with the AHO.B. Form and content. The petition shall state the name and address of the person submitting the petition. It shall specifically describe the injury in fact alleged by the petitioner and set forth how the petitioner(s) interests differ from, and are not adequately represented by, existing parties. The petition must identify the areas in dispute, specifically citing each regulation where applicable.C. Filing the petition. Except as otherwise specifically provided by these Rules or unless an applicable statute requires otherwise, the petition shall be filed with the AHO not later than seven (7) days prior to the date set for the initial prehearing conference. Petitions filed may be granted at the discretion of the AHO, provided that the parties are given notice and opportunity to object.D. Rights of intervenors. Intervenors shall be persons who have demonstrated an injury in fact which will result from a challenged action or application and whose interests are not adequately represented by other parties to the hearing. Any person permitted to intervene shall be a full party to the hearing. Every petition to intervene shall be treated in the alternative as a petition to participate.250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-10-00-1.12