Rhode Island Code of Regulations
Title 214 - DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES
Chapter 10 - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT
Subchapter 00 - N/A
Part 1 - General Administration and Management
Section 214-RICR-10-00-1.6 - Petition for Adoption of Rules
Current through September 18, 2024
A. In compliance with R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-35-6 (Petition for promulgation of rules), any interested person may petition the Department requesting the promulgation, amendment, or repeal of any regulation.
B. Individuals requesting the promulgation, amendment, or repeal of any regulation should address their concerns in writing to the Office of Practice Standards, Office of the Director.
C. The request should include:
D. If the request by the petitioning party is denied, the Department responds in writing to the petitioning party within thirty (30) days of the Department's receipt of the request. The reasons for the denial are included in the response.
E. If the request is accepted, the Department ensures that appropriate changes are made. In accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act (R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-35-4), rule-making proceedings are initiated within thirty (30) days of receipt of the request.