2120 APPEALS

2120.1 This section shall apply to a decision of a hearing examiner which does not require the Director's approval under the Establishment Act.

2120.2 In accordance with Chapter 7, either party may appeal a hearing examiner's decision to the Director or his or her designee within thirty (30) days of the issuance of the decision.

2120.3 Upon receipt of an appeal from a hearing examiner's decision, the Director or his or her designee shall render a final decision to affirm, reverse, or modify the decision, or to remand for further proceedings.

2120.4 The filing of an appeal shall not stay a decision by the Department to deny a new license.

2120.5 The filing of an appeal shall stay a decision by the Department to deny a renewed license, a notice of proposed suspension, or a notice of proposed revocation.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 64 DCR 7895 (August 11, 2017).