When reviewing a rule under this chapter, the committee shall consider, in addition to any matters proposed by the applicant, the following: [PL 1981, c. 524, §15 (NEW).] 1. Consistency with legislation. Whether the rule is consistent with and necessary to the intent of the statute which the rule implements; [PL 1981, c. 524, §15 (NEW).] 2. Reasonableness of effects. Whether the effects of the rule are reasonable, including its benefits and costs, and including costs of compliance and administration; [PL 1981, c. 524, §15 (NEW).] 3. Circumstances. Whether circumstances have changed since the passage of the statute which the rule implements; [PL 1981, c. 524, §15 (NEW).] 4. Abuse of discretionary powers. Whether the rule may tend to promote abuse of discretionary powers of the agency; and [PL 1981, c. 524, §15 (NEW).] 5. Fee. Whether any fee established by rule is reasonable and whether the sums collected relate to the costs of administration. [PL 1981, c. 524, §15 (NEW).]
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