Consideration. The petition shall be granted whenever the Commission deems issuing a declaratory ruling advisable under the circumstances. In rendering its declaratory ruling, the Commission: Shall consider all the materials submitted with the petition; or May, in its discretion: Consult individuals or materials outside the corners of the petition; or Require argument of the question or permit the introduction of evidence. Disposition. A declaratory ruling issued shall be in writing, stating the: Issue; Conclusion; Facts upon which the conclusion was based; and Sources relied upon. A declaratory relief issued by the Commission shall plainly state on its face that it is a declaratory ruling pursuant to this regulation. A written answer from the Commission to an inquiry may not be construed as a declaratory ruling unless made in conformity with these regulations. Publication and Inspection. The Commission: Shall keep a record of each declaratory ruling issued and index all declaratory rulings issued by reference to statute or statutes or regulation or regulations involved. May publish a declaratory ruling of general interest subject to the mandates of the Public Information Act, State Government Article, §10-601 et seq., Annotated Code of Maryland, and allow inspection of the declaratory rulings subject to the Public Information Act. Denial of a Petition for Declaratory Ruling. A petition may be denied if the: Request contains incomplete information upon which to base an informed declaratory ruling; Commission concludes that a declaratory ruling cannot reasonably be given on the matter; Matter is adequately covered by a prior regulation, declaratory ruling, decision, or legal opinion; or Commission concludes that a declaratory ruling would not be in the public interest.