A court will interpret a rule as requiring formal rule making, if a statute is drafted in a manner that is ambiguous with respect to the type of agency rule making required.

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A court will not automatically interpret a statute as requiring formal rulemaking if it is ambiguous; instead, it will consider the context, legislative history, and other factors to determine the appropriate rulemaking process.

A Court Will Interpret a Rule as Requiring Formal Rule