Alabama Code 41-22-8. Form for petition for adoption, amendment, or repeal of rules; procedure upon submission of petition
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Terms Used In Alabama Code 41-22-8
- Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
- writing: includes typewriting and printing on paper. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
Each agency shall prescribe by rule the form for petition requesting the adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule and the procedure for submission, consideration, and disposition thereof. Within 60 days after submission of a petition, the agency either shall deny the petition in writing on the merits, stating its reasons for the denial, or initiate rule-making proceedings in accordance with Section 41-22-5; provided, however, an agency that has its next regularly scheduled meeting beyond the 60-day period, may by written notice extend the period for not more than 30 days during which it shall deny or initiate rule-making proceedings.