CA Gov't Code Section 8670.7.5

(a)

The administrator may adopt regulations to implement this chapter pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3).

(b)

(1)An emergency regulation adopted pursuant to amendments made to this chapter by Senate Bill 861 of the 2013–14 Regular Session shall be deemed an emergency and necessary to avoid serious harm to the public peace, health, safety, or general welfare for the purposes of Sections 11346.1 and 11349.6, and the administrator is hereby exempt from the requirement that he or she describe facts showing the need for immediate action and from review by the Office of Administrative Law.

(2)

Notwithstanding Section 11346.1, an emergency regulation adopted pursuant to paragraph (1) shall remain in effect for 12 months or until readopted by the administrator, whichever is earlier.