(a)

1. (1) The agency may hold a hearing to consider a petition for declaratory order.
2. (2) If a hearing is held, it shall be conducted in accordance with Arkansas Code §§ 25-15-208 and 25-15-213, and the agency’s rules for adjudicatory hearings.

(b)

1. (1) The agency may rely on the statements of fact set out in the petition without taking any position with regard to the validity of the facts.
2. (2) Within ninety (90) days of the filing of the petition, the agency will render a final order denying the petition or issuing a declaratory order.