16. The commissioner, pursuant to the “Administrative Procedure Act,” P.L.1968, c.410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.), shall adopt rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this act and to comply with the requirements of Pub.L.104-193 ; except that, notwithstanding any provision of P.L.1968, c.410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.) to the contrary, the commissioner may adopt, immediately upon filing with the Office of Administrative Law, such regulations as the commissioner deems necessary to implement the provisions of this act, which shall be effective for a period not to exceed six months and may thereafter be amended, adopted or re-adopted by the commissioner in accordance with the requirements of P.L.1968, c.410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.). The Commissioner of Labor, pursuant to the “Administrative Procedure Act,” P.L.1968, c.410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.), shall adopt regulations with respect to those responsibilities delegated to him under sections 4 and 8 of P.L.1997, c.38 (C. 44:10-58 and C. 44:10-62).

L.1997,c.38,s.16.