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 petitions shall be as follows:

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IN RE: THE PETITION OF_______________________ DOCKET NO.______
(State petitioner's name)

FOR A DECLARATORY RULING ON___________________________________ ______________________________________________________________
(state rule number, statute for which interpretation sought, etc.)

PETITION FOR A DECLARATORY RULING

1. (A) The body petition shall be set out in numbered paragraphs as follows:

   1. 1. Petitioner's name:
   2. 2. Petitioner's full address:
   3. 3. All rules or statutes that may be involved in the petition, if known:
   4. 4. Clear and concise statement of the precise factual situation involved:
   5. 5. The exact question to which an answer is desired:
   6. 6. The reasons for submitting the petition:
   7. 7. Full disclosure of the petitioner's interest:
   8. 8. Statement as to whether the petitioner's case is presently under consideration by the department or in any pending proceeding:
   9. 9. Subscription and verification by the petitioner before a notary public:
2. (B) Upon receipt of a petition for a declaratory ruling, the department shall enter the date of receipt of the petition and the docket number and notify the petitioner of receipt.

Author: Wilbur B. Devall

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §41-22-11.

History: Filed November 2, 1983.