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The Administrative Law Division serves as both archives and official
clearinghouse for agency rules, notices, orders, decisions and other procedural
documents. Through online information, subscriptions, copy services,
and extensive imaged historical files, the division assures timely public
access to requirements and procedures of West Virginia state agencies and boards.
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Administrative Law
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The Administrative Law Division was established in the Secretary of State’s
Office in 1982 by amendments to the Administrative Procedures Act. A
single source for public access to agency actions impacting citizens
and businesses provides reliable information for decision making and
the opportunity for public involvement.
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Online Meeting Notices |
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File and view meeting notices online. |
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Code of State Rules
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The Code of State Rules, or CSR, is a compilation of the current rules in effect
of all agencies, boards and commissions which are covered by the
Administrative Procedures Act. In addition to the current rules,
new proposed rules, emergency rules and historical rules are available.
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State Register
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The State Register is a weekly publication which provides public notice of the
status of rules as they move through the rulemaking process, giving citizens the
opportunity to learn about the proposals and comment before the final
rule is considered. It also lists meeting notices, new orders and decisions,
rulemaking deadlines and other information.
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Meeting Notices
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Agencies covered by the Administrative Procedures Act are required to file a
notice of each meeting in time to allow for publication in the State Register at
least five days before the meeting. Current regular and
emergency meeting notices are available and updated daily.
Information on the Open Meetings Act, along with interpretive
information provided by the Attorney General's Office is also
available for review. New!! File your meeting notices
online at
www.wvsos.com
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Orders, Decisions and Opinions
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Decisions of the State Employees Grievance Board, opinions of the WV Ethics Commission,
and agency and executive orders are filed with the Administrative Law Division for public
review.
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Rule Making
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Agencies propose administrative, procedural and legislative rules to put in effect
the details of the broader policies spelled out in law by the
Legislature. In West Virginia, making rules often involves a
lengthy process which begins following one legislative session and
does not end until after the close of the next year's regular
session. A complete step guide to rule making, filing schedules, exemptions and
forms are provided to assist agencies in this process.
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Publications and Services
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The Division publishes the Code of State Rules, Index and State Register.
Subscriptions to the 13-volume CSR and the weekly Register can be
ordered online. Copies of individual rules and other documents
maintained by the division are also available.
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Staff Contacts
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Use our Division Directory e-mail addresses, telephone, fax and address contact
information.
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