26 NCAC 02C .0207         LISTING WITHIN RULES

(a)  For a rule adopted by an agency prior to July 1, 2004, when the rule is not subdivided into paragraphs but contains a list, the sequence of labels for the lists shall be:  (1), (2), (3), ...; (a), (b), (c), ...; (i), (ii), (iii), ...; (A), (B), (C), ...; (I), (II), (III), ....

(b)  For a rule adopted by an agency on or after July 1, 2004, when the rule is not subdivided into paragraphs but contains a list, the sequence of labels for the lists shall be:  (1), (2), (3), ...; (a), (b), (c), ...; (i), (ii), (iii),….

(c)  A rule shall not begin with a list.  A list contained within a rule shall be preceded by some form of introductory material.

(d)  If there is a list within a paragraph, the rule shall follow the sequence in Rule .0206 of this Section.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 150B-21.18; 150B‑21.19;

Temporary Adoption Eff. November 1, 1995;

Eff. April 1, 1996;

Amended Eff. April 1, 2004;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. July 23, 2016.