25 NCAC 01B .0217          PROCEDURE

(a)  A declaratory ruling procedure may consist of written submissions, oral hearing, or such other procedure as may be appropriate in a particular case.

(b)  Except in special circumstances, the commission will not, as a general rule, issue a declaratory ruling when the matter in respect of which a declaratory ruling requested is involved in a lawsuit pending in any state or federal court.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 150B-17;

Eff. February 1, 1976;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. October 28, 2014.