Adoption of any rule will be through the board of regents of New Mexico state university at a scheduled board meeting. The board shall be presented with a complete hearing record and recommended action of the director. At the time a rule is adopted, the department shall provide a concise explanatory statement to the public containing:

1. A. the date the agency adopted the rule and effective date if different than adopted date;
2. B. a reference to the specific statutory or other authority authorizing the rule; and
3. C. any findings required by a provision of law for the adoption of the rule;
4. D. reasons for any changes between the published proposed rule and the final rule;
5. E. reasons for not accepting substantive arguments made through public comment.

[21.1.1.14 NMAC, Rp, 21.1.1.14 NMAC, 11/01/2018; A, 12/01/2022]