When an Administrative Agency Engages in Rulemaking, It Must First

question 173

Multiple Choice

When an administrative agency engages in rulemaking, it must first publish the proposed legislative rule, then it must:

• A) conduct a trial-like hearing
• B) examine witnesses from both sides of the issue
• C) have open oral testimony by all interested parties
• D) all of the other specific choices
• E) none of the other choices

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