Alabama Administrative Code Chapter 185-X-6 — Declaratory Rulings

185 State Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board

Ala. Admin. Code r. 185-X-6-.01 Declaratory Rulings

(1) The Board may issue declaratory rulings to any person substantially affected by a rule with respect to the validity of the rule, or with respect to the applicability to any person, property, or state of facts of any rule or statute enforceable by the Board, or with respect to the meaning and scope of any Order of the Board. Such rulings shall be issued provided:

(a) The petitioner shows that he/she is substantially affected by the rule in question.

(b) Sufficient facts are supplied in the request to permit the Board to make a valid determination.

(c) The request arises from an actual question or controversy.

(2) A request for declaratory ruling must be in writing and must specifically state that it is a "Request for Declaratory Ruling."

(3) Any person who wishes to file a Petition for a Declaratory Ruling shall do so on the form prescribed by the Board.

(4) Such rulings will be made in accordance with the Alabama Administrative Procedure Act, Section 11.

History

• Author: Mark N. Chambless
• Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§41-4-35, 41-22-1, 41-22-10.
• Emergency rule filed August 5, 1985. Permanent rule filed August 5, 1985.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 185-X-6-A Attachment

PETITION FOR DECLARATORY RULING

On Rule No.

1. Petitioner

Name:____________________________________________________

Address:_________________________________________________

Telephone:_______________________________________________

2. All rules or statutes that may be involved in the petition, if known:___________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________

3. Clear and concise statement of the precise factual situation involved:___________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________

4. The exact question to which an answer is desired:_________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________

5. The reason for submitting the petition:___________________ ______________________________________________________________

6. Full disclosure of the petitioner's interest:_____________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________

7. Statement as to whether the petitioner's case is presently under consideration by the Board or in any pending proceedings:__________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________

8. Affidavit Certification

Signature of Petitioner___________________________________

Sworn to and subscribed before me this the_____ day of________, 19____.

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Notary Public

(3) Such rulings will be made in accordance with the Alabama Administrative Procedure Act, Section 41-­22-11, Code of Ala.1975.

History

• Author: Mark N. Chambless
• Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 34­-11-­35, 41-­22-­11.
• Emergency rule filed August 5, 1985. Permanent rule: filed August 5, 1985.