If the Board finds that an imminent threat to the public health, safety, or welfare requires adoption of a rule upon fewer than thirty (30) days notice and states in writing the reasons therefor, the Commissioner, with the approval of the Chairperson, will proceed without prior notice of hearing or upon any abbreviated notice and hearing that the Board finds practicable. Such emergency rule shall be effective for a period of not longer than 120 days, but the adoption of an identical rule under Section .01 is not precluded.
Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 350-2-.04
Ga. L. 1977, pp. 384, 387 et seq.; O.C.G.A. Sec. 49-4-142(a).