The commissioner is authorized to adopt such rules and regulations as the commissioner may deem necessary or appropriate for the proper administration and enforcement of the provisions of this chapter and the provisions of this Code pertaining to licensing, the procedures of administrative hearings, and other matters pertaining to the public interest. Such rules and regulations shall be printed and made available at the office of the Department. Provided, however, that if a proposed rule or regulation or amendment to any existing rule or regulation governs public chauffeurs or public passenger vehicles and their operation, the commissioner shall give public notice of such proposed rule or regulation or amendment a minimum of 10 business days prior to its effective date in one or more newspapers of general circulation. Such public notice shall include information concerning where the rule or regulation can be reviewed and where comments may be directed.
(Added Coun. J. 11-19-08, p. 47220, Art. V, § 1)