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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Administrative agencies, when engaging in rulemaking, are generally not required to conduct a trial-like hearing, examine witnesses from both sides, or have open oral testimony by all interested parties. These processes are more aligned with adjudicative procedures rather than the rulemaking process, which often involves public notice and comment rather than formal hearings.

When an Administrative Agency Engages in Rulemaking, It Must First