• Definition of a Rule
An administrative rule is an agency's written regulation, statement, standard, policy, ruling, or instruction that has the effect of law. A state agency writes rules under authority of state statute, the Michigan Administrative Procedures Act, the Michigan Constitution, and applicable federal law. The Administrative Procedures Act, Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969, being MCL 24.201 et seq., defines the term "rule" as follows:

• Rule Promulgation Narrative (Public)

• Legislative Service Bureau (LSB) Style Guide

• Rules Process Manual and Forms

• Rule Promulgation Flow Chart