01-001-1 Me. Code R. § 10

Current through 2024-49, December 4, 2024

Section 001-1-10 - Public Testimony

A. At an appropriate time during each session of the hearing, members of the public wishing to make statements shall be given the opportunity to do so.

B. The procedure for the testimony from the public shall be as follows:

1. At the beginning of each session, the presiding officer may announce the concerns which are expected to be covered by that session. The concerns may include, but are not limited to:

a. potential health risks posed by the pesticide;

b. agricultural uses of the pesticide;

c. silvicultural uses of the pesticide;

d. the utility of the pesticide in integrated pest management; and

e. viable alternatives to use of the pesticide.

2. The presiding officer will make available a sign-up sheet for those members of the public wishing to present their views on these concerns.

3. At an appropriate time during the session, the presiding officer will announce the time of day when the public testimony may be given and the period of time to be allowed for each person so testifying.

01-001 C.M.R. ch. 1, § 10