1. (a) Whenever an agency submits a rule to the publisher, the attorney general, or the governor under this chapter, the agency shall submit the rule in the form of a written document that:

   1. (1) is clear, concise, and easy to interpret and to apply; and
   2. (2) uses the format, numbering system, standards, and techniques established under section 42 of this chapter.
2. (b) After June 30, 2006, all documents submitted to the publisher under this chapter must be submitted electronically in the format specified by the publisher.

As added by P.L.31-1985, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.215-2005, SEC.2; P.L.123-2006, SEC.3; P.L.291-2013, SEC.5; P.L.53-2014, SEC.57.