As provided by 7 CFR 273.15(k), if the appellant timely requests a fair hearing, the Department shall stay the implementation of an action until the hearing officer renders a final decision on the appeal and the person receives the decision, unless the appellant signs a waiver of continuation of benefits.

Historical Note

New Section made by emergency rulemaking at 24 A.A.R. 2081, effective July 6, 2018 for 180 days (Supp. 18-3). Emergency renewed at 24 A.A.R. 3591, effective January 2, 2019 for an additional 180 days (Supp. 18-4). Emergency expired; new Section made by final rulemaking at 26 A.A.R. 263, with an immediate effective date of January 21, 2020 (Supp. 20-1).