1611.1 A request for a hearing shall be filed in writing with the Director within fifteen (15) days of receipt of the notice of proposed action. The request shall contain at least the following:

1. (a) Name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner;
2. (b) Address and nature of the business;
3. (c) The proposed action or order being appealed;
4. (d) Date of the proposed action or order being appealed;
5. (e) Name and title of the person whose proposed action or order is being appealed;
6. (f) A statement giving the specific reasons why the petitioner believes the action or order is wrong; and
7. (g) If possible and available, a copy of the order or proposed action being appealed.

1611.2 A written request for a hearing may be mailed, but shall not be considered timely filed unless it is received by the Director within the fifteen (15) day time limit set forth in §1611.1.

1611.3 Within five (5) business days of receiving a timely request for a hearing, the Director shall appoint a hearing examiner to convene a hearing, hear evidence, develop proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law, and recommend a decision to the Director.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 34 DCR 3165, 3171 (May 15, 1987).