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Arizona Administrative Rules Notice Templates

All templates on this page are provided in Rich Text Format, known as rtf. Those agencies that have Microsoft Word should download the template and save the file as a Word document. An agency can then check for ADA compliance in the "Check Accessibility" feature in Word. We request an agency then "Save As" and save the file also as an rtf when filing with the Division.

Using "table headers" means to create the first row with cells as a table header. It does not have anything to do with the "Style" used in the table heading. A header row at the beginning of a table allows a screen reading program to present the information within the table in a logical order when read aloud.

Regular Rulemaking Process and Related Notices

Expedited Rulemaking and Related Notices

Exempt Rulemaking and Related Notices

Emergency Rulemaking and Related Notices

Recodification of Rules Published in the Code

Public Information Notices

Other Notice Filings

Legal Notices

A legal notice informs the public and stakeholders of an agency's intent or legal action required to be published in the A.A.R. under the Administrative Procedure Act or Arizona Revised Statutes that is not defined as a rulemaking notice. Examples include a notice where a policy substantive policy statement or guidance document can be reviewed.

Approval Certificates and GRRC Notices

Governor's Regulatory Review Council Certificate and Notices

Attorney General Certificates of Approval

Fee Notices

Notice of Intent to Increase State Museum Fees, A.R.S. § 41-1013(B)(10) - Pursuant to A.R.S. § 15-1631
This document is filed as a Notice of Public Information. For an example, see the February 17, 2017, Issue 6, of the Arizona Administrative Register.
Rights to Comment or Petition an Agency, Board, Commission, or G.R.R.C. about Arizona Rules

Right to comment on a proposed rulemaking
A person may comment when an agency proposes to make, amend, or repeal a rule. Information on how to comment is provided in the Preamble of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking published in the Register.

Under the law an agency may choose not to schedule an oral proceeding (speak in person, or web meeting) to accept formal (verbal) comments; however, a person may request that an agency conduct an oral proceeding on the proposed rule.

Information on how to request an oral proceeding is provided in the Preamble of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking published in the Register.

Right to petition an agency - Administrative Procedure Act, A.R.S. Title 41
A.R.S. § 41-1033 ~ A person may petition (ask) an agency to make, amend, or repeal of a rule codified in the Arizona Administrative Code.

A person may also petition an agency to review an existing agency practice or substantive policy statement that the petitioner alleges to constitute a rule. For more information, contact the agency.

PETITION THE SECRETARY OF STATE
If you would like to petition the Department of State, Office of the Secretary of State about rules in 2 A.A.C. 12 or rules in 1 A.A.C. 1, simply submit in writing:
  • The rule Section number or numbers to consider to amend, repeal, or make;
  • State why you want the office to consider to make the change or a new rule. For example: A change in standards or procedures codified in rule. Cite any applicable studies to support your case:

    • Include:

  • Your first and last name;
  • Street address, city, state and zip code;
  • Telephone number; and
  • Email address, if applicable.

    • Mail to:
    Office of the Secretary of State
    1700 W. Washington St, FL 7
    Phoenix, AZ 85007
    Attention: Administrative Rules

    Right to petition the Governor's Regulatory Review Council A.R.S. § 41-1033 provides that a person may petition Governor's Regulatory Review Council (GRRC) to request a review of a final rule based on the person's belief that the final rule does not meet requirements prescribed in A.R.S. ยง 41-1030 or whether an existing agency practice or substantive policy statement constitutes a rule.

    Contact the Council at (602) 542-2058 for more information or visit the Governor's Regulatory Review Council's website.