N.J. Admin. Code § 2:1-3.8

Current through Register Vol. 57, No. 1, January 6, 2025

Section 2:1-3.8 - Procedure to petition for a rule

(a) The Department shall take appropriate action with regard to petitions for rulemaking to ensure compliance with the New Jersey Administrative Procedure Act, N.J.S.A. 52:14B-1 et seq., and the Office of Administrative Law Rules for Agency Rulemaking, N.J.A.C. 1:30.

(b) An interested person may petition the Department, in writing, to adopt a new rule or amend or repeal an existing rule. All petitions shall be clearly and concisely worded and include the following:

1. The substance or nature of the rulemaking which is requested (proposed text material may be provided);

2. The reasons for the request and the petitioner's interest in the request;

3. References to the authority of the Department to take the requested action; and

4. The full name and address of the petitioner.

(c) Petitions shall be addressed to the specific relevant Division of the Department at:

(Insert Division Name) New Jersey Department of Agriculture

Office of the Secretary

PO Box 330

Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0330

or the Department at ContactAg@ag.state.nj.us

N.J. Admin. Code § 2:1-3.8

Amended by 46 N.J.R. 1631(a), effective 7/7/2014.