S.C. Code Regs. § § 103-818

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 10, October 25, 2024
Section 103-818 - Rulemaking Proceedings
A. Nature of Rulemaking Proceedings. When permitted by law, and upon the filing of a pleading, proceedings for the purpose of rulemaking shall be conducted by one or more Commissioners or by a hearing examiner through the development of a formal record.
B. Initiation of Rulemaking Proceedings. Rulemaking proceedings shall be initiated by the process identified in R. 103-817B.
C. Conduct of Rulemaking Proceedings.
(1) Pleadings filed with the Commission initiating rulemaking proceedings shall be processed as in proceedings, pursuant to R. 103-817C(1) and (2).
(2) General notice of proposed rulemaking proceedings shall be made in accordance with applicable provisions of law.
(3) The Commission shall provide an opportunity to interested parties for participation in the rulemaking proceeding through submission of written data, views or arguments with or without opportunity for oral presentation.
D. Final Disposition of Rulemaking Proceedings. Rulemaking proceedings shall be concluded upon the issuance of an order by the Commission issuing, amending, or repealing a rule or rules, and containing a concise general statement of the basis and purpose of such rule or rules. Publication of such rule or rules shall be made in accordance with applicable provisions of law.

S.C. Code Regs. § 103-818

Amended by State Register Volume 31, Issue No. 4, eff April 27, 2007.