§9054. Public participation
1.
Intervention.
On timely application made pursuant to agency rules, the agency conducting the proceedings shall allow any person showing that he is nor may be, or is a member of a class which is or may be, substantially and directly affected by the proceeding, or any other agency of federal, state or local government, to intervene as a party to the proceeding.
[PL 1977, c. 551, §3 (NEW).]
2.
Intervention; interested person.
The agency may, by order, allow any other interested person to intervene and participate as a full or limited party to the proceeding. This subsection shall not be construed to limit public participation in the proceeding in any other capacity.
[PL 1977, c. 551, §3 (NEW).]
3.
Participation limited or denied.
When participation of any person is limited or denied, the agency shall include in the record an entry to that effect and the reasons therefor.
[PL 1977, c. 551, §3 (NEW).]
4.
Consolidation of presentations.
Where appropriate, the agency may require consolidation of presentations of evidence and argument by members of a class entitled to intervene under subsection 1, or by persons allowed to intervene under subsection 2.
[PL 1977, c. 551, §3 (NEW).]
5.
Participation.
The agency shall allow any of its staff to appear and participate in any adjudicatory proceeding.
[PL 1977, c. 551, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 551, §3 (NEW).