KRS 13A.200: Administrative regulation in contemplation of a statute -- Procedure.

An administrative regulation in contemplation of a statute provides a means whereby an

administrative body may promulgate and file an administrative regulation following the

enactment of a statute authorizing or directing its promulgation by the General As sembly

and its approval by the Governor or its becoming law without signature but before the

effective date subject to the following:

(1) The administrative regulation may be filed any time after signature by the Governor

or upon the act becoming law witho ut the Governor's signature but prior to the act's

effective date;

(2) The administrative regulation may be reviewed, hearings held, and all other steps

taken with regard thereto, except for adoption, prior to the effective date of the

statute that authorized or directed its issuance;

(3) All dates and other procedures that apply to an ordinary administrative regulation

shall apply to an administrative regulation in contemplation of a statute; and

(4) An administrative regulation in contemplation of a statu te shall in all other respects

be considered as an ordinary administrative regulation.