RFA-2 Administrative Proceedings - Legislative not Adjudicatory

(1) The commission's RFA-2 administrative proceedings pursuant to 205 CMR 118.01 through 118.06 are administrative and legislative in nature, not adjudicatory. (2) Each applicant must present all information required by the commission in the RFA-2 application truthfully, fully and under oath; however, unless otherwise required by the commission, RFA-2 administrative proceedings pursuant to 205 CMR 118.01 through 118.06 shall: (a) involve public hearings that are not adversarial in nature; (b) involve no specific charges, legal right or privilege; (c) provide no opportunity for cross-examination of witnesses under oath in a hearing; (d) afford the opportunity for public comments including unsworn statements and letters of support, opposition or concern by persons advocating for or against the application; and (e) involve a final decision to grant or deny a gaming license that rests at all times within the discretion of the commission.