Advisory opinion: Request for issuance; action by Commissioner.

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, a person may request that the Commissioner issue an advisory opinion concerning the applicability of a statute, regulation or decision of the Commissioner. 2. A request for an advisory opinion must be in writing and set forth: (a) The name and address of the person requesting the advisory opinion; (b) A clear and concise statement of the specific question for which the advisory opinion is being sought; and (c) A statement of the facts that support the advisory opinion being sought. 3. A person may not request an advisory opinion concerning a question or matter that is an issue in a pending administrative, civil or criminal proceeding in which the person is a party. 4. The Commissioner will review a request for an advisory opinion and issue a response within 30 days after receiving the request. 5. An advisory opinion issued by the Commissioner will be limited to the facts and circumstances set forth in the request.