Ala. Admin. Code r. 400-7-1-.04

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 400-7-1-.04 - Emergency Orders

(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of these rules, in the event an emergency is found to exist by the Board which, in its judgment, requires the making of a rule, regulation or order without a hearing having first been had or concluded, such emergency rule, regulation, or order, when made by the Board shall have the same validity as if a hearing with respect to the same had been held before the Board, after due notice. Such emergency rule, regulation or order shall remain in force no longer than forty-five (45) days from its effective date, and in any event, it shall expire when the rule, regulation, or order made after due notice and hearing with respect to the subject matter of such emergency rule, regulation, or order becomes effective.

(2) Unless otherwise allowed by the Board, no emergency order shall be promulgated until a proper written petition has been filed with the Board in accordance with these rules along with supporting and appropriate affidavits, sworn to or affirmed before an appropriate notary public, and such other evidence as may be required by the Board or Supervisor.

Author: State Oil And Gas Board

Ala. Admin. Code r. 400-7-1-.04

New Rule: Filed April 11, 2000; effective May 16, 2000.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 9-17-1etseq.