21 NCAC 61 .0602             PROCEDURE FOR ADOPTION OF RULES

(a)   General.  The procedure for the adoption, amendment or repeal of a rule is governed by G.S. 150B, Article 2A.

(b)  Notice of Rule‑Making.  In addition to the mandatory publication of notice in the North Carolina Register, the Board, in its discretion, may also publish notice to licensees through its newsletter or by separate mailing.  Any person who wishes to receive individual notice shall file a written request with the Board and shall be responsible for the cost of mailing said notice.

(c)  Public Hearing.  Any public rule‑making hearing required by G.S. 150B, Article 2A shall be conducted by the Chairman of the Board or by any person he may designate.  The presiding officer shall have complete control of the hearing and shall conduct the hearing so as to provide a reasonable opportunity for any interested person to present views, data and comments.

(1)           Oral presentations shall not exceed 15 minutes unless the presiding officer, in his discretion, prescribes a greater time limit.

(2)           Written presentations shall be acknowledged by the presiding officer and shall be given the same consideration as oral presentations.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 90‑652(2);

Temporary Adoption Eff. October 15, 2001;

Eff. August 1, 2002;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. August 22, 2015.