Administrative Rule Review Report #AR08-016
Legislative Service Office
15-Feb-08
AGENCY: Department of Health.
DATE SUBMITTED: February 15, 2008.
SUBJECT: Chapters 1 through 14, Vital Records Services.
NATURE OF RULES: Procedural.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: W.S. 35-1-428
DETERMINATION OF PROCEDURAL COMPLIANCE BASED UPON INFORMATION
SUBMITTED BY THE AGENCY TO LSO: Apparently complete to date.
SUMMARY OF RULES: The Department of Health administers the state office of vital records pursuant to W.S. 35-1-401 through 431. The statute requires the Department to charge reasonable fees for certified copies of certificates or records, W.S. 35-1-428. This rule amendment increases fees by one dollar per certified copy to offset a general fund increase of $120,000 in the 2007-2008 biennial budget.
FINDINGS: The rules appear to be within the scope of statutory authority and legislative intent.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: That the rules be placed on the Consent List and be approved by the Council as submitted by the Agency.
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Gerald W. Laska
Staff Attorney
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Dan Pauli
Director
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