Ala. Code § 41-22-8: Form for Petition for Adoption, Amendment, or Repeal of Rules; Procedure Upon Submission of Petition.

Each agency shall prescribe by rule the form for petition requesting the adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule and the procedure for submission, consideration, and disposition thereof. Within 60 days after submission of a petition, the agency either shall deny the petition in writing on the merits, stating its reasons for the denial, or initiate rule-making proceedings in accordance with Section 41-22-5; provided, however, an agency that has its next regularly scheduled meeting beyond the 60-day period, may by written notice extend the period for not more than 30 days during which it shall deny or initiate rule-making proceedings.