When does a rule become effective?

When does a rule become effective?

• A. Immediately upon adoption.
• B. Not effective until filed with Secretary of State and notice of adoption is published in State Register.
• C. After a 60-day waiting period.
• D. Only after the Governor's approval.

Answer: (B)

In New York, a rule doesn’t become enforceable as soon as it’s adopted. It becomes effective only after two things happen: the rule is filed with the Secretary of State, and a notice of adoption is published in the State Register. The filing creates the official record of the rule, and the State Register publication provides the required public notice of the rule and its effective date. The governor’s approval isn’t part of the standard process for most regulations, and there isn’t a mandatory 60-day waiting period. If a specific effective date is stated in the notice, that date governs; otherwise, the rule takes effect after these filing and publication steps.

In New York, a rule doesn’t become enforceable as soon as it’s adopted. It becomes effective only after two things happen: the rule is filed with the Secretary of State, and a notice of adoption is published in the State Register. The filing creates the official record of the rule, and the State Register publication provides the required public notice of the rule and its effective date. The governor’s approval isn’t part of the standard process for most regulations, and there isn’t a mandatory 60-day waiting period. If a specific effective date is stated in the notice, that date governs; otherwise, the rule takes effect after these filing and publication steps.