- (a) Third parties may initiate rulemaking to adopt, amend, or repeal a rule by filing a petition with the Arkansas State Police Commission to initiate rulemaking.
(b) The petition must contain:
- (1) The name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner;
- (2) The specific rule or action requested;
- (3) The reasons for the rule or action requested; and
(4) Facts showing that the petitioner:
- (A) Is regulated by the Division of Arkansas State Police; or
- (B) Has a substantial interest in the rule or action requested.
- (c) The petition to initiate rulemaking shall be filed with the Arkansas State Police executive secretary.
(d) Within sixty (60) days after submission of the petition, the division will either:
- (1) Deny the petition, stating its reasons in writing; or
- (2) Initiate rulemaking.
- (e) A special meeting will be called if necessary to meet this time frame.