1. (a) A respondent may agree to enter into a written consent decree in lieu of an adjudicated hearing on an issue. The acceptance of a consent decree is within the complete discretion of the board or the division.

2. (b) A consent decree shall contain:

   1. (1) An admission of all jurisdictional facts;
   2. (2) An express waiver of the requirement that the decision of the board or the division contain findings of fact and conclusions of law, stated separately;
   3. (3) An express waiver of the right to appeal or otherwise challenge or contest the validity of the decree;
   4. (4) A statement that the consent decree shall have the same force and effect as provided by statute for other final decisions or decrees and shall become final when issued;
   5. (5) The signature of the presiding officer.
3. (c) A consent decree is a matter of public record and will be available for public inspection in the offices of the board or division.
4. (d) A consent decree has the same force and effect as a final decision or decree issued following a show cause hearing.

(Effective October 24, 1986; Amended June 4, 1999)