16a-6-403. (UCCC) Public information; adoption of rules; availability of rules and orders. - Kansas Statutes

16a-6-403

Chapter 16a.--CONSUMER CREDIT CODE Part 4 ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE AND JUDICIAL REVIEW Article 6.--ADMINISTRATION

      16a-6-403.   (UCCC) Public information; adoption of rules; availability of rules and orders. (1) In addition to other rule-making requirements imposed by law, the administrator may:

      (a)   Adopt as a rule a description of the organization of the administrator's office, stating the general course and method of the operations of the office and the methods whereby the public may obtain information or make submissions or requests;

      (b)   adopt rules of practice setting forth the nature and requirements of all formal and informal procedures available, including a description of all forms and instructions used by the administrator or by the office;

      (c)   make available for public inspection all rules and all other written statements of policy or interpretations formulated, adopted or used by the administrator;

      (d)   make available for public inspection all final orders, decisions and opinions.

      (2)   No rule, order or decision of the administrator is valid or effective against any person or party, nor may it be invoked by the administrator for any purpose, until it has been made available for public inspection as herein required. This provision is not applicable in favor of any person or party who has actual knowledge thereof.

      History:   L. 1973, ch. 85, § 118; L. 1981, ch. 95, § 2; July 1.