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Rulemaking Process

Use this resource to follow changes to the NCMB’s administrative rules. The table below displays proposed rules and proposed amendments to existing rules.

Rules typically go through numerous revisions before they are finally approved by the NC Rules Review Commission (RRC). The NCMB will periodically update the text posted to reflect revisions. The final text of the rule will be posted pending approval by RRC.

REVIEW/APPROVAL PROCESS:

• The first step in the rules process is publication of the text of the proposed rule in the NC Register (Status = Published)
• The next step is a public hearing to receive written or oral comments on the proposed rule (Status = Public Hearing)
• Once comments are received and reviewed, the NCMB may make revisions to the rule based on feedback. The rule is then submitted to the NC Rules Review Commission for final approval (Status = Submitted to RRC)
• If the rule is approved by RRC, the status will be updated to indicate “Approved.”

  COMMENTS: If you would like to comment on any of the proposed rules or amendments, you may send written comments via regular mail to Rules Coordinator, NC Medical Board, PO Box 20007, Raleigh, NC 27619 or you may .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) your comments.

  OBJECTIONS: If an objection is not resolved prior to the adoption of the rule, a person may also submit written objections to the Rules Review Commission. If the Rules Review Commission receives written and signed objections in accordance with G.S. 150B-21.3(b2) from 10 or more persons clearly requesting review by the legislature and the Rules Review Commission approves the rule, the rule will become effective as provided in G.S. 150B-21.3(b1). The Commission will receive written objections until 5:00 p.m. on the day following the day the Commission approves the rule. The Commission will receive those objections by mail, delivery service, hand delivery, or email. If you have any further questions concerning the submission of objections to the Commission, please call a Commission staff attorney at 984-236-1850.