R15-5-6. Determining the Procedural Validity of a Rule

  (1) A person may contest the procedural validity, or request a determination of whether a rule meets the requirements of Title 63G, Chapter 3, by filing a written petition with the office.

  (a) The rule at issue may be a proposed rule or an effective rule.

  (b) The petition must be received by the office within the two-year limit set by Section 63G-3-603.

  (c) The petition may emanate from a rulemaking hearing as in Section R15-1-8.

  (d) The petition shall specify the rule or rule change at issue and reasons why the petitioner deems it procedurally flawed or invalid.

  (e) The petition shall be accompanied by any documents the office should consider in reaching its decision.

  (f) The petition shall be signed and designate a telephone number where the petitioner can be contacted during regular business hours.

  (2) The office shall respond to the petition in writing within 20 days of its receipt.

  (a) The office shall research all records pertaining to the rule or rule change at issue.

  (b) The response of the office shall state whether the rule is procedurally valid or invalid and how the agency may remedy any defect.

  (c) The office shall send a copy of the petition and its response to the pertinent agency.

  (3) The petitioner may request reconsideration of the office's findings by filing a written request for reconsideration with the coordinator.

  (a) The coordinator may respond to the request in writing.

  (b) If the petitioner receives no response within 20 days, the request is denied.