LAC 46:LXVI.507. Declaratory Statements of the Board

A. The board may issue a declaratory statement in response to a request for clarification of the effect of rules and regulations of R.S. 37:3200 et seq. 1. A request for a declaratory statement is made in the form of a petition to the board. The petition shall include at least: a. the name and address of the petitioner; b. specific reference to the statute or rules and regulations to which the petition relates; c. a concise statement of the manner in which the petitioner is aggrieved by the rule or statute or by its potential application to her/him, or in which (s)he is uncertain of its effect; d. a statement of whether an oral hearing is desired. 2. Said petition shall be considered by the board at its next regularly scheduled meeting provided that the petition has been filed at least 21 days prior to said meeting. 3. The declaratory statement of the board on said petition shall be in writing and mailed to petitioner at the last address furnished to the board.