Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 92-1-.04 - Petition for Adoption of Rules

(1) Each petition for adoption of rules made pursuant to the Georgia Administrative Procedures Act shall be filed with the Bureau in writing and shall state:

(a) The name and post office 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(b) The full text of the rule requested to be amended or repealed, or the full text of the rule desired to be promulgated;

(c) A paragraphed statement of the reason such rule should be amended, repealed or promulgated, including a statement of all pertinent existing facts as to the petitioner's interest in the matter.

(d) Citations of legal authorities, if any, which authorize, support or require the action requested by petitioner. The petition should be verified under oath, or in proper behalf of, the petitioner.

(2) Upon receipt of the petition, the Director or the chief executive of any division or divisions of the Bureau which might be affected by action taken pursuant to the petitioner's request, and the Board if the rule involves its policy-making function, shall decide upon the action to be taken. Within sixty (60) days, after receipt of the petition, the Bureau shall inform the petitioner by mail of the decision reached, and shall either decline to take the action requested, stating its reasons for so declining, or shall initiate rule-changing proceedings in accordance with the Georgia Administrative Procedures Act.

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Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 92-1-.04

Ga. L. 1937, pp. 322, 340, as amended (Ga. code Ann. Chapter 92A-3), Ga. L. 1974, pp. 109. 112 (Ga. Code Sections 40-35212 to 40-35220), Ga. L. 1964, pp. 338, 356, as amended (Ga. Code Ann. Title 3A).

Original Rule entitled "Petition for Adoption of Rules" was filed as Emergency Rule 92-1-0.1-.04 on April 9, 1980; effective April 9, 1980 to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding said Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency. Amended: Emergency Rule 92-1-0.1-.04 repealed and permanent Rule entitled "Petition for Adoption of Rules" adopted. Filed June 11, 1980; effective July 1, 1980.