(a) An agency may use emergency adjudicatory procedures in any situation in which there is imminent danger to the public health, safety and welfare or which requires immediate action by the agency.\n(b) The agency may only take such action as it is necessary within the circumstances described in the above subsection (a) which justifies the use of emergency adjudicatory procedures.\n(c) The agency shall issue an order or resolution that shall include a concise determination of the findings of fact, conclusions of law, and the reasons of public policy that justify the agency’s decision to take specific action.\n(d) The agency shall give such notice that it deems most convenient to those persons who are required to comply with the order or resolution. The order or resolution shall be effective upon being issued.\n(e) After an order or resolution is issued according to this section, the agency shall promptly proceed to complete any procedure that has been required, unless there is imminent danger.\nHistory —Aug. 12, 1988, No. 170, § 3.17, eff. 6 months after Aug. 12, 1988.
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