The board shall establish rules, regulations, and procedures as are necessary to the exercise of its functions under this chapter. All rules and regulations shall be promulgated by the board pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act, Sections 41-22-1 to 41-22-27, inclusive, only after public notice and an opportunity to participate in the rule-making has been afforded all interested persons. Any person, association, corporation, or agency of government shall be permitted to participate in board rule-making proceedings.
Ala. Code § 34-17A-16 (1975)