Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 20, October 25, 2024
Rule 3 CCR 708-1-10.13 - Interpretation(A) Construction of rules. These rules shall be liberally construed to expedite the action of the Commission and the Division and to effectuate the purposes of the Law.(B) Application to the law. These rules are not intended to set forth a complete procedure, but rather to supplement and clarify the Law. These rules are not designed to be jurisdictional and where not otherwise inconsistent with law, any of these rules may be modified in exceptional cases to meet emergencies or avoid substantial injustice or great hardship.(C) Whenever possible, the interpretation of the Law shall follow the interpretations and guidance established in State and Federal law, regulations, and guidelines; and such interpretations shall be given weight and found to be persuasive in any administrative proceedings.37 CR 22, November 25, 2014, effective 12/15/201443 CR 12, June 25, 2020, effective 7/15/202045 CR 01, January 10, 2022, effective 1/30/202246 CR 04, February 25, 2023, effective 3/30/202346 CR 23, December 10, 2023, effective 12/30/2023