Time for Commission’s Response

Time for Commission’s Response. Within forty-five (45) days after receipt of a request for a declaratory opinion which complies with the requirements of these rules, the Commission shall, in writing: A. Issue a declaratory opinion regarding the specified statute or rule as applied to the specified circumstances; B. Decline to issue a declaratory opinion, stating the reason for its action; or C. Agree to issue a declaratory opinion by a specified time but not later than ninety (90) days after receipt of the written request; The forty-five (45) day period shall begin running on the first State of Mississippi business day on or after the request is received by the Commission, whichever is sooner.