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What rule type is right for the circumstances?
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The purpose of a rule is key to selecting the rule type.
See Types of Rules.
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What steps are followed to put the rule in effect?
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The steps are complicated, but every step is detailed here.
See Summary of Rule Making Steps.
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What if the rules are needed quickly and there's not enough time to go
through all the steps?
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Emergency rules are an option in some circumstances. See
Emergency Rules. |
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Are all government agencies required to follow these steps?
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The Legislature has granted some specific exemptions to the procedures,
although even those agencies file. See Exemptions.
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What forms and formats are required?
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All forms are available in "pdf" format for easy on-line text entry and
printing using the free Acrobat Reader, and format requirements are spelled out.
See Forms and Formats.
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Where can you find the law on rules?
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The Administrative Procedures Act,
or APA, is just a click away.
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