R15-2-5. Petition Consideration And Disposition

  (1) The agency head or designee shall:

  (a) review and consider the petition;

  (b) write a response to the petition stating:

  (i) that the petition is denied and reasons for denial; or

  (ii) the date when the agency is initiating a rule change consistent with the intent of the petition; and

  (c) send the response to the petitioner within the time frame provided by Section 63G-3-601.

  (2) The petitioned agency may, within the time frame provided by Section 63G-3-601, interview the petitioner, hold a public hearing on the petition, or take any action the agency, in its judgment, deems necessary to provide the petition due consideration.

  (3) The agency shall retain the petition and a copy of the agency's response as part of the administrative record.

  (4) The agency shall mail copies of its decision to all persons who petitioned for a rule change.