I’m coming to the end of the 90 days for rule adoption. Are there any exceptions to the 90-day time limit?
Several options may be available to extend the time for filing a rule for adoption, depending upon the circumstances of the particular rule. • If the Committee has sent a letter addressing concerns with the proposed rule, section 120.54(3)(e)6., F.S., authorizes the agency to toll, or stop, the 90-day adoption period in order to resolve the issues addressed. The time begins again when the Committee notifies the agency that its review of the rule is complete. • If the agency publishes notice of a hearing at which the rule will be considered before the 90 days has expired, section 120.54(3)(e)2., F.S., provides that the 90 days will be extended to 45 days after adjournment of the final hearing on the rule. • If the agency publishes a notice of change prior to the expiration of the 90 days, section 120.54(3)(e)2., F.S., provides that the period during which a rule must be filed for adoption is extended to 45 days after the date of publication. • If a person substantially affected by a pro
