Rule 590-7-19-.04 - Petition for Adoption of Rules(1)Form of Petition. Each petition for adoption of rules made pursuant to the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act shall be filed with the Commissioner in writing and shall state: (a) The name and mailing address of the petitioner;(b) The full text of the rule requested to be amended or repealed, or the full text of the rule desired to be promulgated;(c) A paragraphed statement of the reasons such rule should be amended, repealed or promulgated, including a statement of all pertinent existing facts as to petitioner's interest in the matter; and(d) Citations of legal authorities, if any, which authorize, support, or require the action requested by petitioner. The petition should be verified under oath by, or on behalf of, the petitioner.(2)Proceedings on Petition. Upon receipt of the petition, the Commissioner shall decide upon the action to be taken. Within sixty (60) days after receipt of the petition, the Commissioner shall inform the petitioner by mail of the decision reached and shall either decline to take the action requested, stating his reasons for so declining, or shall initiate rule-making or rule-changing proceedings in accordance with the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 590-7-19-.04
O.C.G.A. §§ 14-5-23, 14-11-1105 and 14-11-1106.
Original Rule entitled "Petition for Adoption of Rules" adopted. F. May 11, 2017; eff. May 31, 2017.