Iowa Admin. Code r. 61-11.10

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 8, October 30, 2024

Rule 61-11.10 - Form and content of petition

(1)Content. A petition for rule making shall contain:

a.A caption in the following form:

THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE IOWA CONSUMER CREDIT CODE THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE HOOVER STATE OFFICE BUILDING DES MOINES, IOWA

IN RE:__________(interested person's name)) IOWA CONSUMER CREDIT CODE

REQUEST FOR________________(adoption,) PETITION FOR RULE MAKING

amendment or repeal) OF RULE NUMBER) Docket No. __________________

_______________(if applicable)) (filled in by Administrator)

b. Statements in separate numbered paragraphs of the following:

1. Petitioner's name and address;

2. The text of any proposed rule or amendment identifying the section or sections of law involved or rule involved, or the rule sought to be repealed;

3. The reasons for seeking the requested action in detail, including any facts, views, data or arguments deemed relevant;

4. The nature of petitioner's interest in the subject matter;

5. The signature of the petitioner or petitioner's representative.

(2)Petition filed. A petition for rule making shall be filed with The Administrator of the Iowa Consumer Credit Code, Consumer Protection Division, Department of Justice, Hoover State Office Building, Des Moines, Iowa 50319. The consumer credit code administrator may request the petitioner to submit additional facts, views or data and may require the petitioner to serve a copy of the petition upon persons or agencies known to be interested in the proposed rule making.

(3)Action on petition. The attorney general shall within 60 days following the filing of the petition or the receipt of requested additional information either deny the petition in writing or initiate rule-making procedures as set forth in this chapter. The petition shall be denied and the petitioner so notified together with reasons for such denial, if, after careful consideration, it is determined that the petition does not disclose sufficient reasons to justify the commencement of rule-making proceedings, if the petition materially fails to comply with the requirements of these rules, if it is determined the petitioner is not an interested person, or if other good reason exists. The provisions of this subrule shall not prevent discretionary action by the attorney general on any matter disclosed in any petition.

(4)Notice to the petitioner of the action by the administrator of the consumer credit code. Notice shall be by ordinary mail with certificate of service maintained in the file or by certified mail return receipt requested.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 61-11.10