LAC 46:XLVII.305. Procedure for Adoption of Rules

A. All rules of the board shall be adopted, amended or repealed in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, R.S. 49:950 et seq. B. The board, on its own motion or on the petition of any interested person, may request the promulgation, amendment, or repeal of a rule. 1. Such petition shall: a. be in writing; b. state the name and address of its author; c. contain a statement of either the terms or substance of the proposed rule, amendment, or repeal; d. state the reasons or grounds for the proposed rule, amendment, or repeal; e. include any data, views or arguments in support of the rules, amendment, or repeal. 2. The board shall consider the petition within 90 days after receipt of said petition, at which time the board shall deny the petition in writing, stating reasons therefore, or shall initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with this Part.