# COMAR Title 24 — Department of Commerce

## Subtitle 01 — Office of the Secretary

### Chapter 03 — Petition for Declaratory Rulings

#### Regulation .06 Consideration and Disposition.

*COMAR 24.01.03.06*

A. The Secretary:

  (1) Shall consider the petition;

  (2) May require argument on the petition; and

  (3) May issue the declaratory ruling requested or deny the petition.

B. A declaratory ruling is binding upon the agency and the petitioner, to the extent permitted by law, on the facts alleged.

C. Any declaratory ruling issued shall:

  (1) Be in writing; and

  (2) State the reasons for the decision.

D. A copy of the declaratory ruling shall be delivered to the petitioner.