§ 20-59-506 - Review of proposed rules and regulations -- Exceptions. - Arkansas Statutes

20-59-506. Review of proposed rules and regulations -- Exceptions.

(a) The State Board of Health shall not adopt rules or regulations concerning Grade "A" milk or milk products or other health code standards related to the Grade "A" milk industry of this state until the rules or regulations have been reviewed by the Grade "A" Milk Program Advisory Committee in a regular or specially called meeting.

(b) (1) However, if a meeting is not held within forty-five (45) days after a written notice by the board of intent to promulgate rules and regulations, the review of the committee shall be deemed waived.

(2) The Director of the Department of Health and the board may adopt rules and regulations pertaining to the Grade "A" milk industry of this state in times of emergency or natural disaster without notice to the committee.