491—2.19 (17A) General. Any interested person may solicit oral or written advice from the administrator concerning the application or interpretation of any statute or administrative rule dealing with the commission. However, unless the request is made pursuant to Iowa Code section 17A.9, petition for declaratory order, any such advice is not binding upon the commission. Petitioners for a declaratory order must have a real and direct interest in a specific fact situation that may affect their legal rights, duties or responsibilities under statutes or regulations administered by the commission.