Section R18-1-401. Notice

A.      When notice is required by statute or rule, and notice procedures are not otherwise prescribed by statute or rule, the Department shall:

1.        Publish the notice as a legal notice at least once, in one or more newspapers of general circulation in the county or counties concerned;

2.        Include in the notice the following information:

a.         The major issue under consideration or a description of the reason for the action;

b.        The Department’s proposed action and effective date for that action;

c.         The location where relevant, nonconfidential documents may be obtained and reviewed during normal business hours;

d.        The name, address and telephone number of a person within the Department who may be contacted for further information;

e.         The location where public comments may be addressed, and the date and time by which comments shall be received.

B.       In addition to meeting the requirements in subsection (A), a notice for a general public hearing shall include the following information:

1.        The time and location of the general public hearing;

2.        A statement to the effect that any person may appear at the hearing and present views, either orally or in writing;

3.        The time by which a decision shall be reached;

4.        The exact nature of the action or issues to be discussed.

C.      The notice for a general public hearing described in this Section shall be published at least 30 days prior to the date of the hearing unless otherwise prescribed by statute or rule.

Historical Note

Adopted effective July 7, 1988 (Supp. 88-3).