When is a state agency required to submit a copy of proposed rules, amendments to rules, or rescissions of rules to the Missouri Small Business Regulatory Fairness Board?

Prior to submitting proposed rules, amendments, or rescissions, the state agency shall determine whether the proposed rule, amendment, or rescission affects small businesses. A rule affects small business if it will “cause direct and significant economic burden upon a small business or minority small business” or if it “is directly related to the formation, operation, or expansion of a small business.” See sections 536.010(1) and 536.300, RSMo Supp. 2005. For any proposed rules that affect small businesses, the agency shall submit a small business statement as part of the rulemaking packet. See section 536.303, RSMo Supp. 2005.  more