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How Rulemaking Works 
When DOP officially announces a rule, it does so through permanent rulemaking or emergency rulemaking.

The permanent rulemaking process

 

Stage 1: A Proposed Rulemaking (CR-102 form) and the proposed rule language are filed with the Code Reviser's Office. Notice of the public hearing date and comment period are provided on the CR-102 form.

 

Stage 2: A Rulemaking Order of Adoption (CR-103 form) and the final rule language are filed with the Code Reviser's Office. The agency responds to public comments in the Concise Explanatory Statement.

 

Stage 3: The rule becomes effective 30 days after filing the CR-103 form with the Code Reviser's Office unless a later date is stated on the CR-103 form.

The emergency rulemaking process

 

Stage 1: A Rulemaking Order of Adoption (CR-103 form) and the rule adoption language are filed with the Code Reviser's Office.

 

Stage 2: The rule becomes effective upon filing, unless a later date is specified.

 

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