Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 511-1-1-.04 - Petitions to Enact, Amend, or Repeal Rules

(a) A person whose legal rights are affected by the rules of the Department may petition the Department to enact, amend, or repeal any rule pertaining to its powers under Chapter 31 or any other Code Section.

(b) The petition must set forth the proposed new regulation or amendment, or identify the rule for which repeal is sought, and the reasons for the request. In addition, the petition must include the petitioner's name and address, and a statement of their interest in the matter. The petition shall be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed to Office of General Counsel, Georgia Department of Public Health, 15^th Floor, 2 Peachtree Street NW, Atlanta GA 30303.

(c) Within thirty days after receiving the petition, the Department shall either deny the petition in writing, stating the reasons for the denial, or shall initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with O.C.G.A. § 50-13-4.

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Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 511-1-1-.04

O.C.G.A. Sections 31-2A-6, 50-13-9.

Original Rule entitled "Petitions to Enact, Amend, or Repeal Rules" adopted. F. Jun. 7, 2012; eff. Jun. 26, 2012.