(a) The petition need not be in any special form but shall contain:

(1) the petitioner’s name, address, zip code, and telephone number;

(2) a statement of the nature of the petitioner’s interest;

(3) an explicit statement of the reasons in support of the proposed rule, amendment, or repeal;

(4) a draft of the substance of the proposed rule, amendment, or repeal and the designation of any existing rules affected by the petition; and

(5) the signature of the petitioner.

(b) A petition which does not conform to the foregoing requirements may be rejected by the board. The petitioner shall be notified in writing.