(a) The department shall establish an expedited review process to examine the effectiveness of investigational drugs and investigational services, and their eligibility for Medi-Cal reimbursement.

(b) The department shall adopt emergency regulations pursuant to Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 3 of the Government Code to implement subdivision (a). The adoption of the regulations shall be deemed to be an emergency and necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health or safety. Notwithstanding the provisions of Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, emergency regulations adopted by the department in order to implement subdivision (b) shall not be subject to the review and approval of the Office of Administrative Law. These regulations shall become effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State.

(Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 1470, Sec. 2. Effective September 30, 1987.)