§ 4-22-2-39 — Acceptance of rule for filing by publisher

(a) When an agency submits a rule for filing
under section 35, 37.1, 37.2, 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.

Legislative History

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; P.L.249-2023, SEC.36.