- (a) In the case of a violation as defined by Liq 201.01(ak), except aggravated violations as defined in Liq 201.01(f), the director or the director’s designee and the licensee shall consult on a settlement by a nonadjudicative process in advance of an initial hearing. No party shall be required to settle.
- (b) Upon agreement, if any, the parties shall complete a Form E-153 “Terms and conditions of Settlement” (revised 6/2024) containing the terms of settlement.
- (c) The agreement shall not be final and binding until all parties sign the document, the presiding officer issues a commission order after a hearing, and all parties receive copies of the fully executed document. Upon agreement of the parties, the presiding officer shall waive the hearing or review the settlement document in a remote proceeding.
- (d) By signing the document, the parties agree to the settlement in lieu of an adjudicative proceeding as a knowing and voluntary waiver of the licensee's due process rights.
- (e) Settlement agreements shall be in accordance with the requirements of RSA 179:57 or RSA 126-K.
Source. (See Revision Note #1 and Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Liq 200) #13992, eff 5-31-24