Rule 560-2-16-.01. Applicability of Rules; Persons Authorized to Hold Hearings; Authority of Hearing Officer

1. (1) The rules in this Chapter shall apply to and govern administrative hearings held by the Department regarding Alcoholic Beverages.
2. (2) Administrative hearings will be held by a Hearing Officer appointed by the Commissioner to hear such cases.

3. (3) When any person other than the Commissioner acts as Hearing Officer in such matters, the Hearing Officer's actions, decisions and orders shall be deemed to be on behalf of the Commissioner and effective as though taken by the Commissioner, and are:

   1. (a) Subject to the appeals procedures as provided in this section;
   2. (b) Empowered to exercise the same degree of authority and perform the same actions as hearing officers under O.C.G.A. § 50-13-13.

Authority: O.C.G.A. Secs. 3-2-2, 3-2-3.

History. Original Rule entitled "Applicability of Rules; Persons Authorized to Hold Hearings; Authority of Hearing Officer" adopted. F. Oct. 1, 2010; eff. Oct. 21, 2010.