As used in the following rules, the term:
- (1) "Delegate" means any person to whom the Department has delegated authority in writing to act in its stead in relation to civil penalties;
- (2) "Hearing officer" means the presiding officer in a contested case hearing;
- (3) "Respondent" means the person against whom a penalty has been assessed.
History Note: Authority G.S. 130A‑22(f);
Eff. September 1, 1979;
Amended Eff. May 1, 1987;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. November 23, 2015.