How long does it take from the time a rule is proposed (CR-102 form) until it becomes final (CR-103 form)?
A rule can become final between 28 days after filing the CR-102 form and 180 days of the publication of the CR-102 form. No rule can be adopted before the intended adoption date identified on the CR-102. Those rules that are not finalized within 180 days after the publication of the CR-102 form are withdrawn from the process and can no longer be adopted without filing a new CR-102 form. There are two exceptions to this time frame: • Emergency rules are filed using the CR-103 form. In most situations they become effective immediately. • Expedited rules are filed using an expedited process. Once the rule is proposed there is a 45 day period before the rule can be adopted. On the 46th day, or any day after that, the rule can be adopted and usually becomes effective 31 days later.
