(a)

1. (1) An agency may enact an emergency rule if it finds that an imminent peril to the public health, safety, or welfare, or that compliance with a federal law or regulation requires the adoption of a rule on less than thirty (30) days’ notice.
2. (2) The agency shall state in writing its reasons for that finding.

(b) Filings and effective date of emergency rule.

1. (1) The agency will follow the process required by Arkansas Code § 25-15-204 and any applicable Executive Order of the Governor to enact an emergency rule.
2. (2) After receiving gubernatorial approval and legislative approval, an emergency rule may become effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State or at a stated time less than ten (10) days after filing if the agency finds that such effective date is necessary due to imminent peril to the public health, safety, or welfare.
3. (3) The agency will take appropriate measures to notify those who may be affected by the emergency rule.