Section 4 Definition of “Rule”

• Library: Administrative Law 2011

The current statutory definition of “rule” is: “each agency statement of general applicability that implements, interprets, or prescribes law or policy, or that describes the organization, procedure, or practice requirements of any agency. The term includes the amendment or repeal of an existing rule . . . .” Section 536.010(6), RSMo Supp. 2010. Section 536.010(6) contains 13 exclusions from the definition of rule. These exclusions generally fall into the category of items that do not substantially affect the legal rights of...