§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.

(Acts 1993, No. 93-642, p. 1100, §2.)