Alabama § 22-12C-2 - Adoption of Rules; Application of Alabama Administrative Procedure Act.
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§ 22-12C-2. Adoption of Rules; Application of Alabama Administrative Procedure Act.
(a) The State Board of Health may promulgate and adopt rules it deems necessary to carry out its responsibilities under this chapter and under relevant federal laws and regulations pursuant to the Alabama Administrative Procedure Act (§41-22-1, et seq.). The rules shall have the force and effect of law and shall include, but not be limited to, an administrative appeal process for vendors subject to sanctions under this chapter and the rules promulgated pursuant to this chapter.
(b) The Alabama Administrative Procedure Act shall apply to all administrative rules and procedures of the board under this chapter, except that in case of conflict between the Alabama Administrative Procedure Act and this chapter, this chapter shall control. The Alabama Administrative Procedure Act shall not apply to the adoption of any rule required by federal law in which the board is precluded from exercising any discretion.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 22-12C-2 ("Adoption of Rules; Application of Alabama Administrative Procedure Act.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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