In the event that the Department finds it necessary to adopt an emergency rule under the provisions of Code of Ala. 1975, §41-22-5(b), the Department shall, prior to indexing and publication, make reasonable efforts to apprise the persons who may be affected by the emergency rule, as required by Code of Ala. 1975, §41-22-5(b).

1. (a) "Reasonable efforts," as used above, shall consist of the expeditious mailing of a copy of the emergency rule to those persons who have requested advance notice in accordance with the provisions of Alabama Department of Transportation Administrative Code Rule 450-1-2-.05.

Author: William F. Patty, Chief Counsel

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §23-1-59.

History: Filed September 30, 1982. Amended: Filed May 17, 2013; effective June 21, 2013. Amended: Published April 30, 2026; effective June 14, 2026.