Indiana Code
Chapter 2. Adoption of Administrative Rules
4-22-2-39. Acceptance of Rule for Filing by Publisher

Sec. 39. (a) When an agency submits a rule for filing under section 35, 37.1, or 38 of this chapter, the publisher may accept the rule for filing only if the following conditions are met:
(1) The following documents are submitted to allow the publisher to comply with IC 4-22-7-5:
(A) One (1) electronic copy of the rule.
(B) One (1) copy of any matters incorporated by reference under section 21 of this chapter in the format specified by the publisher.
(C) One (1) copy of any supporting documentation submitted under section 31 of this chapter in the format specified by the publisher.
(2) Each submitted copy includes a reference to the document control number assigned to the rule by the publisher.
(3) Each submitted copy indicates that the agency has conducted its rulemaking action in conformity with all procedures required by law. However, if section 31 of this chapter applies to the rule, the publisher shall rely on the approval of the attorney general as the basis for determining that the agency has complied with all procedures required before the date of the approval.
(b) If a rule includes a statement that the rule is not effective until:
(1) an agency has complied with requirements established by the federal or state government;
(2) a specific period of time has elapsed; or
(3) a date has occurred;
the agency has complied with subsection (a)(3) even if the described event or time has not occurred before the publisher reviews the rule under this section.
(c) The publisher shall take no more than three (3) business days to complete the review of a rule under this section.
As added by P.L.31-1985, SEC.28. Amended by P.L.19-1986, SEC.1; P.L.1-1991, SEC.17; P.L.215-2005, SEC.8; P.L.123-2006, SEC.14.

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