In the event the Board finds that an immediate danger to the public health, safety, or welfare requires adoption of a rule upon fewer than 35 days notice or that action is required by or to comply with a federal statute or regulation which requires adoption of a rule fewer than 35 days notice, the Board may adopt an emergency rule under the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act, Section 5(2).

Author: Mark N. Chambless

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§41-4-16, 41-4-35, 41-15-9, 41-22-8.

History: Emergency rule filed August 5, 1985. Permanent rule filed August 5, 1985.