Public hearings.

1. Law
2. Utah Code
3. General Government
4. Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act
5. Rulemaking Procedures
6. Public hearings.

• (1) Each agency may hold a public hearing on a proposed rule, amendment to a rule, or repeal of a rule during the public comment period.

• (2) Each agency shall hold a public hearing on a proposed rule, amendment to a rule, or repeal of a rule if:
  • (a) a public hearing is required by state or federal mandate;
  • (b)
    • (i) another state agency, 10 interested persons, or an interested association having not fewer than 10 members request a public hearing; and
    • (ii) the agency receives the request in writing not more than 15 days after the publication date of the proposed rule.

• (3) The agency shall hold the hearing:
  • (a) before the rule becomes effective; and
  • (b) no less than seven days nor more than 30 days after receipt of the request for hearing.

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