Rhode Island General Laws

R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-35-6 (2026)

Petition for promulgation of rules

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Any person may petition an agency to promulgate a rule. An agency shall prescribe, by rule, the form of the petition and the procedure for its submission, consideration, and disposition. Not later than thirty (30) days after submission of a petition, the agency shall:

(1) Deny the petition in a record and state its reasons for the denial; or

(2) Initiate rulemaking.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 1 case, 1992–1992 · leading case: In Re Advisory Opinion to the Governor, 612 A.2d 1 (R.I. 1992).

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In Re Advisory Opinion to the Governor, 612 A.2d 1 (R.I. 1992). “1(a)(l) and (2) (agency shall file a listing of all promulgated rules and a description of all rules expected to be promulgated); and § 42-35-6 (”[a]ny interested person may petition an agency requesting the promulgation, amendment or repeal of any rule”).”

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