Ala. Admin. Code r. 660-1-3-.05
Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024
Section 660-1-3-.05 - Rules Of Practice Before The Department Related To The Rule-making Process(1) In matters related to public participation in rule-making and the challenge of existing rules through the declaratory ruling process, any properly authorized person over 18 years of age may practice before the Department. Persons acting in behalf of the true party in interest may include, but are not limited to: (c) Officers or employees of service contractors or providers;(d) An adult relative or friend of an applicant or recipient; or(e) The legal guardian of an applicant or recipient.(2) Any person acting as a representative must have written authority to do so. If the true party in interest is unable to sign an authorization, it must be signed by his or her legal guardian if there is one; if there is no legal guardian, the authorization may be signed by a member of his or her immediate family.(3) Any attorney or public accountant who is under suspension or has had his or her license revoked shall not represent any person before the Department, except members of his or her immediate family, unless and until his or her license is restored or suspension ended; nor shall any person otherwise disqualified practice before the Department. Author:
Ala. Admin. Code r. 660-1-3-.05
Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 41-22-4(a)(2).