The Delaware Department of State will hold public hearings next month in all three counties as part of Governor Jack Markell’s effort to streamline regulations.
Critics have claimed that burdensome licensing regulations, have kept people out of some occupations and boosted prices to consumers.
The Department of State’s public hearings are being conducted under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (29 Del. C., Ch. 104, § 10407). Agencies with regulations subject to review include:
• Human Relations Commission
• Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs
• Division of Arts
• State Banking Commissioner
• Boards and Commissions of the Division of Professional Regulation
• Public Service Commission
The public is also invited to comment on any policies or programs within the Department of State including the Division of Archives, Division of Corporations, Commission of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of State’s Office.
The Department’s hearings are scheduled for:
· Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016, 12:30 p.m., at the Carvel State Office Building, 4th Floor Conference Room, 820 N. French Street, Wilmington.
· Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2016, 12:30 p.m., Secretary of State’s conference room, Townsend Building, 401 Federal Street, Dover,.
· Thursday, Aug 4, 2016, 12:30 p.m. at the Georgetown Public Library,123 West Pine Street, Georgetown.
“This review process provides us with the opportunity to evaluate how we can make our existing regulations more efficient,” said Secretary of State Jeff Bullock. “We look forward to receiving specific and thoughtful comments from the public and business community in this effort.”
In addition to participating in the public hearings, members of the public are also encouraged to submit comments online. Comments relative to the Regulatory Flexibility Act will be accepted through October 1.
