SECTION 160:3-1-1.3. Petitions for rulemaking

(a)   An interested person may file a petition requesting the promulgation, amendment or repeal of a rule [75:305]. The petition shall:

(1)   be in writing;

(2)   refer to the statutory section that authorizes the rulemaking action requested;

(3)   refer to the statutory section and the rule involved;

(4)   state the exact language requested;

(5)   state the purpose of the rule sought;

(6)   state a fact situation to which the rule sought will apply; and,

(7)   list the name and address of the person requesting the rule.

(b)   The Administrator may require any petitioner to provide additional information. A petition is not considered final until all requested information has been submitted. The failure to provide additional information shall be deemed to be a withdrawal of the petition.

(c)   The petition shall be deemed to have been denied if rulemaking proceedings have not been initiated within thirty (30) calendar days from receipt of a final petition [75:305].

[Source: Added at 16 Ok Reg 2130, eff 6-25-99]