Section 214-RICR-10-00-1.6 - Petition for Adoption of RulesA. 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: 1. Specific reference to the policy/procedure section affected;2. Specific action requested, i.e. promulgation, amendment, or repeal; and3. Rationale for request.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.214 R.I. Code R. 214-RICR-10-00-1.6
Adopted effective 12/27/2018