American Samoa § 4.1010 - Emergency rules.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 4.1010 — Emergency rules., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4.1010. Emergency rules.
(a) If an agency finds that an imminent peril to the public health, safety, or welfare requires adoption of a rule upon fewer than 20 days notice and states in writing its reasons for that finding, it may proceed without prior notice or hearing, pursuant to subparagraph (2) of 4.1009 (c), or upon any abbreviated notice and hearing that it finds practicable, to adopt an emergency rule. The rule may be effective for a period not longer than 120 days, and an identical rule may be adopted under sections 4.1004 and 4.1005. (b) The agency shall take appropriate measures to make emergency rules known to persons who may be affected by them.
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 4.1010
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 4.1010 cover?
Section 4.1010 ("Emergency rules.") is part of the American Samoa Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of American Samoa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite American Samoa § 4.1010?
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Is this the official text of American Samoa law?
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How does American Samoa § 4.1010 apply to my situation?
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