(a)

1. (1) An organization to whom a special interest license plate or decal under this part has been denied may appeal the denial by requesting in writing an administrative hearing within thirty (30) days of the date of the letter of denial of its application.
2. (2) In order to request this appeal, the applicant must complete and send the appeal form described in this part to the address listed on the form.

(b) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall appoint a hearing officer or officers to:

1. (1) Hold administrative hearings; and
2. (2) Issue written decisions either affirming or reversing Department of Finance and Administration denials or revocations of special interest license plates or decals.

(c) The hearing officer shall:

1. (1) Set the time and place for hearing on the written request for hearing; and
2. (2) Give the requestor written notice of the hearing.

(f) The hearing officer shall:

1. (1) Issue a dated written decision either sustaining or reversing the denial; and
2. (2) Serve a copy of the decision to the department and the organization requesting the hearing either personally or by mail to the address listed on the applicant’s application for special interest license plate or decal.