5 M.R.S. §11114: Criteria for review

When reviewing a rule under this chapter, the committee shall consider, in addition to any matters proposed by the applicant, the following:

1. Consistency with legislation. Whether the rule is consistent with and necessary to the intent of the statute which the rule implements;

2. Reasonableness of effects. Whether the effects of the rule are reasonable, including its benefits and costs, and including costs of compliance and administration;

3. Circumstances. Whether circumstances have changed since the passage of the statute which the rule implements;

4. Abuse of discretionary powers. Whether the rule may tend to promote abuse of discretionary powers of the agency; and

5. Fee. Whether any fee established by rule is reasonable and whether the sums collected relate to the costs of administration.