351—8.9(68B) Contested case proceeding.
- 8.9(1) Request. If an executive branch lobbyist client accepts administrative resolution of a matter through the payment of a civil penalty, the matter will be closed. If the person chooses to contest the board’s decision, the person will make a written request to the executive director for a contested case proceeding within 30 days of being notified of the board’s decision.
- 8.9(2) Procedure. Upon timely receipt of a request for a contested case proceeding, the board will provide for the issuance of a statement of charges and notice of hearing. The burden will be on the board’s legal counsel to prove that a violation occurred.
- 8.9(3) Failure to request a contested case proceeding. The failure to request a contested case proceeding to appeal the board’s decision on a waiver request is the failure to exhaust administrative remedies for purposes of seeking judicial review in accordance with Iowa Code chapter 17A and section 68B.33.
This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code sections 68B.32A(5), 68B.32A(9), and 68B.33.
[ARC 0239D, IAB 4/29/26, effective 6/3/26]