a) The Department shall suspend, revoke, refuse to issue, or refuse to renew the license of any FEC, after notice and an opportunity for a hearing, when the Department finds that the FEC has failed to comply with the standards and requirements of the Act or this Part. (Section 32.5(b)(2) of the Act)
- b) Administrative hearings shall be conducted by the Director or his/her designee. On the basis of any such hearing, or upon default of the respondent, the Director shall issue a final order specifying his findings, conclusions and decision. A copy of the final order shall be sent to the respondent by certified mail or served personally upon the respondent. (Section 3.135 of the Act)
- c) The procedure governing hearings authorized by the Act shall be in accordance with the Department's rules governing administrative hearings (77 Ill. Adm. Code 100). (Section 3.135 of the Act)
(Source: Amended at 33 Ill. Reg. 8317, effective June 4, 2009)