Current through Register No. 45, November 7, 2024
Section Cul-H 206.01 - Waiver of Rules(a) The commissioner shall waive the provisions of any rule, except where precluded by statute or by Cul-H 204.04, upon request by an interested party if the committee finds that:(1) The waiver serves the public interest; and(2) The waiver will not disrupt the orderly and efficient resolution of matters before the division.(b) In determining the public interest, the commissioner shall waive a rule if: (1) Compliance with the rule would be onerous or inapplicable given the circumstances of the affected person; or(2) The purpose of the rule would be satisfied by an alternative method proposed.(c) Any interested party seeking a waiver shall make a request in writing, except as provided in (d) below.(d) The commissioner shall accept for consideration any waiver request made orally during a hearing or pre-hearing conference.(e) A request for a waiver shall specify the basis for the waiver and the proposed alternative, if any.N.H. Admin. Code § Cul-H 206.01