21 NCAC 01 .0711             PROVISIONS FOR PETITION FOR A RULE CHANGE

Each person desiring to petition for the adoption, amendment or repeal of a rule shall submit the following information to the Board:

(1)           draft of the proposed rule or amendment to a rule;

(2)           reasons for the proposal;

(3)           effect of the existing rule;

(4)           data supporting the proposal;

(5)           effect on existing practices in the area involved, including costs;

(6)           names of those most likely to be affected, with addresses if known; and

(7)           the name and address of the petitioner.  The North Carolina Acupuncture Licensing Board shall render a decision regarding the denial of a petition or the initiation of rule-making proceedings.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 90-454(8); 150B-20;

Eff. February 1, 1997;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. November 12, 2014.