Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 350 - DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
Chapter 350-2 - PROCEDURES FOR ADOPTION, AMENDMENT, AND REPEAL OF RULES AND FOR PUBLIC NOTICE OF CHANGES IN METHODS AND STANDARDS FOR SETTING PAYMENT RATES
Rule 350-2-.02 - Petitions for Adoption, Amendment, or Repeal

(1) Any interested person may petition the Department requesting the adoption, amendment, or repeal of any rule.

(2) when the petition requests promulgation of a rule, the requested or proposed rule must be set out in full. The petition must also include all the reasons for the requested rule together with briefs containing any applicable law. Where the petition requests the amendment or repeal of a rule presently in effect, the rule or portion of the rule in question must be set out as well as the suggested amended form, if any. The petition must include all reasons for the requested amendment or repeal of the rule.

(3) All petitions shall be considered by the Department. The Department may, at its discretion, order a hearing for the further consideration and discussion of the requested promulgation, amendment, repeal, or modification of any rule.

(4) Within thirty (30) days after the submission of a petition, the Department shall formally consider the petition and shall within thirty (30) days thereafter either deny the petition in writing, stating the reasons for the denial, or initiate rule-making proceedings in accordance with Section .01 of this Chapter.