OAR 350-016-0060. Filing and Taking Effect of Rules; Copies

(1) The Gorge Commission shall file in the office of the Oregon Secretary of State and Washington Code Reviser a certified copy of each rule adopted by it. (2) A rule shall be effective no earlier than 30 days after the date of filing as required by section (1) of this rule, except that: (a) If a later effective date is required by constitution, statute, or court order, the later date is the effective date. (b) If a different effective date is specified in the rule and the Gorge Commission finds that action is necessary because of imminent peril to public health, safety or welfare, the specified date is the effective date. (c) An emergency rule becomes effective upon filing with the Oregon Secretary of State and Washington Code Reviser, regardless of when the states publish the rule, or at a designated later date, only if the statement required by 350-016-0040(4)(a)(A) is filed with the rule. The Gorge Commission shall take appropriate measures to make emergency rules known to the persons who may be affected by them. (3) When a rule is amended or repealed by the Gorge Commission, the Gorge Commission shall file a certified copy of the amendment or notice of repeal with the Oregon Secretary of State and Washington Code Reviser. (4) A rule is not valid or effective against any person or party until the rule is filed in accordance with this rule. However, if the Gorge Commission, in disposing of a contested case, announces in its decision the adoption of a general policy applicable to such case and subsequent cases of like nature the Gorge Commission may rely upon such decision in disposition of later cases.