Whenever the secretary finds that an emergency exists requiring immediate action to protect the public health and safety, he may without notice issue an emergency order reciting that an emergency exists and requiring that such action be taken as is necessary to meet the emergency. Such an order may be issued orally to the person or persons whose operation constitutes the emergency by the secretary or his duly authorized representative and confirmed by a copy of such order mailed within twenty–four hours after the issuance of such oral order. Such emergency order shall be effective immediately and any person to whom such order is directed shall comply therewith immediately.

Source: SL 1967, ch 107, § 5 (c).