Notwithstanding the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L. 1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), to the contrary, the Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs may adopt, immediately upon filing with the Office of Administrative Law, regulations that the director deems necessary to implement the provisions of P.L.2023, c.106 (C.45:14-82.2 et seq.), which regulations shall be effective for a period not to exceed 545 days from the date of the filing. The director shall thereafter amend, adopt, or readopt the regulations in accordance with the requirements of P.L. 1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.).
N.J.S. § 45:14-82.13