1. (a) Requests for a declaratory ruling shall be in writing and dated.

2. (b) The request shall contain:

   1. (1) The petitioner's name, address, and telephone number;
   2. (2) The rule, statute, or order referred to;
   3. (3) A statement of facts supporting the petitioner's request for a declaratory ruling;
   4. (4) A statement of the manner in which the petitioner is aggrieved by the rule, statute, or standard, or its potential application to the petitioner;

3. (c) After review of the information required in Paragraph (b) of this Rule, the Board may request the following additional information:

   1. (1) A statement of any legal authorities that support the interpretation of the given statute or rule by the petitioner;
   2. (2) A statement of the practices or procedures likely to be affected by the requested declaratory ruling and the persons likely to be affected by the ruling;
   3. (3) A draft of the declaratory ruling sought by the petitioner, if a specified outcome is sought by the petitioner; and
   4. (4) A statement of whether the petitioner desires to present oral argument.

History Note: Authority G.S. 62A-42; 150B-4;
Eff. July 1, 2016.