1. A. The provisions of Sections 61 through 64 of this title shall not apply whenever the Office of Public Affairs with concurrence of the chief administrative officer of the public agency affected declares that an emergency exists. The consultant shall be selected by the Director of Public Affairs. The resulting consultant contract shall not exceed Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($7,500.00). The reasons for the emergency shall be recorded in the official records of the Office of Public Affairs.

2. B. Emergency as used in this section shall be limited to conditions resulting from any of the following:

   1. 1. A sudden unexpected happening or unforeseen occurrence if it is impossible for the provisions of Sections 61 through 64 of this title to be observed because of the time factor and if the public health or safety is endangered.
   2. 2. A condition or situation which, if allowed to continue, would lead to economic loss to the state or to further damage of state property.

Laws 1978, SB 482, c. 201, § 21, emerg. eff. April 14, 1978; Amended by Laws 1983, HB 1077, c. 304, § 50, emerg. eff. July 1, 1983.