These regulations are promulgated under State Government Article, § 10-101--10-129, Annotated Code of Maryland, for the purpose of establishing procedures by which the public may petition the Maryland Food Center Authority for the adoption of regulations. Any interested person may file a petition with the Executive Director requesting the promulgation, amendment, or repeal of any regulation. The petition shall be in writing and shall contain: A clear, concise statement of the regulation, amendment, or repeal which is sought; Reasons in support of the proposed regulation change; References to the authority of the Authority to take the action which is requested; and The name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner. The petition shall be filed with the Executive Director for the Executive Director's consideration and disposition. The time period for response to a petition begins when the petition is received by the Executive Director. Within 60 days after receipt of the petition, the Executive Director shall either deny the petition in writing, stating the reasons for the denial, or initiate the procedures for adoption of the regulation as submitted or with appropriate modifications as determined by the Executive Director to be in the best interest of the Authority. The Authority shall maintain a file of petitions submitted and the responses which shall be available for public inspection to the extent permitted by law. Article 41, §§13-101—13-121; State Government Article, §10-23; Annotated Code of Maryland Effective date: March 16, 1992 (19:5 Md. R. 578)