(1) When a Water Shortage Emergency has been declared pursuant to subsection 40D-21.331(5), F.A.C., the Executive Director shall issue orders pursuant to the emergency provision of Florida Statutes § 373.119 Prior notice is not required for issuance of Water Shortage Emergency orders.
    (a) Water Shortage Emergency orders shall recite information related to the existence of such an emergency and identify water use restrictions and other required or allowed actions deemed necessary by the Executive Director, with the subsequent concurrence of the Board, to address the emergency.
    (b) All users, local governments, water utilities, Water Supply Authorities and other parties to whom an emergency order is directed shall comply immediately, but may petition the Board for a hearing as set forth in Florida Statutes § 373.119
    (2) The District shall inform all users, local governments, water utilities, Water Supply Authorities and other parties to whom an emergency order is directed of the existence of such order, and all associated water use restrictions and other required or authorized actions, by the best practical means available under the circumstances of the specific Water Shortage Emergency.
Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.113 FS. Law Implemented 373.119, 373.246 FS. History-New 11-19-84, Amended 4-9-06, 7-5-12.