- (a) For rules adopted by an agency prior to July 1, 2004, an agency shall subdivide a rule containing more than one idea into paragraphs labeled: (a), (b), (c), .... Any subdivided paragraphs shall be labeled: (1), (2), (3), ...; (A), (B), (C), ...; (i), (ii), (iii), ...; (I), (II), (III), .... All subdivisions of rules shall be represented by this order, and each label shall be in parentheses.
- (b) For rules adopted by an agency on or after July 1, 2004, an agency shall subdivide a rule containing more than one idea into paragraphs labeled: (a), (b), (c), .... Any subdivided paragraphs shall be labeled: (1), (2), (3), ...; (A), (B), (C), …. All subdivisions of rules shall be represented by this order, and each label shall be in parentheses.
History Note: Authority G.S. 150B-21.18; 150B‑21.19;
Temporary Adoption Eff. November 1, 1995;
Eff. April 1, 1996;
Amended Eff. April 1, 2004;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. July 23, 2016.