A request for a declaratory ruling to determine the validity of a rule may be denied unless:

1. (1) It is shown that since the adoption of the rule by the Commission, circumstances have so changed that a declaratory ruling is warranted; or
2. (2) It is shown that in the records of the rule‑making hearing that was held upon the rule in question, the Commission failed to consider specified relevant matters.

History Note: Authority G.S. 18B-100; 18B‑207; 150B-4;
Eff. January 1, 1982;
Amended Eff. May 1, 1984;
Transferred and Recodified from 04 NCAC 02R .0604 Eff. August 1, 2015;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. August 22, 2015.