§1418.  Adjudicatory proceedings

A.  Findings of violations and imposition of penalties may be made only by a ruling of the commission based upon an adjudicatory proceeding held in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act and this Section.

B.  Whenever the commissioner has any reason to believe that a violation of this Subpart or of any rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this Subpart has occurred, the commissioner may present the alleged violations to the commission for a determination.

C.  A hearing officer shall be appointed by the office of the attorney general to preside over the hearing.

D.  Notice of the alleged violation, the date of the adjudicatory hearing, and the conduct of discovery shall be as provided in the Administrative Procedure Act.

E.  The ruling of the commission shall be in writing and provided to the person charged with the violation, as provided by the Administrative Procedure Act.

F.  Any appeal from a ruling of the commission shall be in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.

Acts 2010, No. 579, §1.