SECTION 505:1-5-6. Emergency rules  


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  • (a)   Emergency rules may be adopted by the Board without the prescribed notice and hearing if the Board, stating in writing its reasons, finds that imminent peril to the public health, safety, or welfare requires this shortened procedure. However, the sufficiency of the reasons is subject to judicial review.
    (b)   Emergency rules become effective immediately upon filing with the State Officials, as required by law, and upon their approval as provided for the by Administrative Procedures Act. Emergency rules shall remain effective as provided for by the Administrative Procedures Act, but the Board may adopt an identical rule under the general rulemaking procedures prescribed in Rules 505:1-5-1 through 505:1-5-5.
    (c)   The Board shall distribute a copy of the emergency rules to those persons who have requested to be notified of the rulemaking activities, and shall take other appropriate measures, where reasonable and practical, to notify other persons who may be affected by the rule.
[Source: Amended at 22 Ok Reg 2606, eff 7-11-05]