LAC 46:XIII.1301. Right to Seek Order or Ruling; Procedure [Formerly §1101]

A. A request for a declaratory order or ruling on the applicability of any statutory provision or of any rule or order of the board, shall be by petition filed with the board at its administrative office. Such petition shall set forth in clear and concise language all facts, circumstances and relevant information as to the necessity for such declaratory order or ruling, and shall make specific reference to the statutory provision, rule, or order of the board about which the declaratory order or ruling is requested. The petition shall be considered by the board at its next regularly-scheduled meeting, provided that the petition has been filed at least 30 days prior to that meeting. B. Pending the issuance of the decision by the board, an order may be issued that other proceedings and actions connected with the matter submitted to the board shall be held in abeyance or stayed. C. The costs incurred by the board in connection with any such request for a declaratory order or ruling are to be solely borne by the petitioner.