Current through November 7, 2024
Section 810-RICR-40-10-2.6 - Complaint and Enforcement ProceedingsA. Any person or entity, including the Division, who reasonably believes that an NPP has failed or is failing to comply with these regulations, may file a complaint with the Commission. In such case, the Commission shall provide the NPP with an opportunity to file an answer to the complaint. Within thirty days of receipt of such complaint, the Commission may open a public hearing or dismiss the complaint on the pleadings. Any hearings shall be conducted pursuant to the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure.B. On its own motion and after notice to the NPP, the Commission may request the Division to open an investigation upon an NPP to determine if such NPP has been or is in compliance with these regulations. In such case, a docket shall be opened and the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedures regarding discovery shall apply. If the Division files a report with the Commission stating the reasons why it believes the NPP failed or is failing to comply with these regulations, the Commission shall provide the NPP with an opportunity to answer the Division's report and hearings may commence pursuant to the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure.810 R.I. Code R. 810-RICR-40-10-2.6