1. Each licensed retail pharmacy’s tax shall be based on a formula set forth in rules promulgated by the department of social services. Any rule or portion of a rule, as that term is defined in section 536.010, that is created under the authority delegated in this section shall become effective only if it complies with and is subject to all of the provisions of chapter 536 and, if applicable, section 536.028. This section and chapter 536 are nonseverable and if any of the powers vested with the general assembly pursuant to chapter 536 to review, to delay the effective date or to disapprove and annul a rule are subsequently held unconstitutional, then the grant of rulemaking authority and any rule proposed or adopted after August 28, 2002, shall be invalid and void.

2. The director of the department of social services or the director’s designee may prescribe the form and contents of any forms or other documents required by sections 338.500 to 338.550.

3. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, appeals regarding the promulgation of rules pursuant to this section shall be made to the circuit court of Cole County. The circuit court of Cole County shall hear the matter as the court of original jurisdiction.