Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 290 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 290-1 - ADMINISTRATION
Subject 290-1-1 - HEARINGS AND PETITIONS FOR RULE-MAKING
Rule 290-1-1-.15 - Same; Petitions for Rule-making
Interested persons may petition the Department requesting the promulgation, amendment or repeal of a rule. Such petition should be in the form of a letter addressed to the Commissioner of the Department setting forth the language of the proposed rule, amendment or repeal, and, where applicable, the language of the rule sought to be amended or repealed. Such letter should be sent to the Commissioner by certified or registered mail and should set forth the interest of the person petitioning the Commissioner. Within 30 days after submission of such petition, the Commissioner or the Board shall initiate rule-making procedures or deny the petition in writing stating the reason for the denial.
Ga. L. 1972, p. 1015 et seq. and p. 1069 et seq. O.C.G.A. Secs. 31-2-4, 37-1-22, 37-1-23, 50-1-1, 50-13-4.