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Under M.G.L. c. 30A §2, what is the maximum effective period of an emergency regulation adopted by the MA DOI without prior notice and public comment?
Three months, unless regular notice-and-comment adoption is completed within that period
BFive years, automatically renewable without any further agency action or public notice required
CIndefinitely, until repealed by joint resolution of the General Court
D24 hours, after which judicial reauthorization is required
Why this is the answer
M.G.L. c. 30A §2 permits emergency rulemaking when an agency finds immediate adoption necessary to preserve public health, safety, or general welfare. The emergency regulation takes effect on filing with the Secretary of the Commonwealth but expires after three months unless the agency completes regular notice-and-comment adoption within that window.
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