- (a) The process of adopting a new rule or amending or repealing an existing rule (hereinafter referred to as “rulemaking”) may be initiated by request of the Arkansas Board of Dispensing Opticians that the staff submit proposed drafts.
- (b) Additionally, staff of the board may request permission of the board to initiate rulemaking.
- (c) Third persons outside the board may petition for the issuance, amendment, or repeal of any rule.