Section 10. Process Of Adoption Of Rules

A. Upon completion of the public comment period, the board shall fully consider all submissions of public comments, and the findings and recommendations of a board committee or staff at a public hearing following the public comment period. After the public hearing, the board may: (1) adopt the proposed rule without revision; (2) revise and adopt the proposed rule; (3) revise the proposed rule and seek additional comments; (4) reject the proposed rule; or (5) repeal the rule. B. At the time it adopts the rule, the board shall provide to the public a concise explanatory statement containing: (1) the date the agency adopted the rule; (2) a reference to the specific statutory or other authority authorizing the rule; and (3) any findings required by a provision of law for adoption of the rule. [2.1.2.10 NMAC - N, 1/15/2001; A & Rn, 10/17/2017] 2.1.2.11 FILING AND PUBLICATION; EFFECTIVE DATE: A. Within 15 days after the adoption of a rule, the board staff shall file the adopted rule with the records center and shall provide to the public the adopted rule. B. Except as provided in 2.1.2.10 NMAC, no rule shall be valid or enforceable until it is filed with the records center and published in the New Mexico register as provided by the State Rules Act. Unless a later date is otherwise provided by law, the effective date of the rule shall be the date of publication in the New Mexico register. C. Relevant rules may be posted on the board’s website, as determined by board staff.