The hearing shall be held no sooner than ten business days from the date the notice of hearing is issued, but promptly thereafter. The person may waive this waiting period. A continuance may be granted upon a showing of good cause. The department may dismiss the matter at any point prior to the issuance of a proposed decision by the hearing examiner.

Source: 25 SDR 34, effective September 15, 1998; 26 SDR 9, effective August 2, 1999.

General Authority: SDCL 32-12-49 , 32-12-49.4.

Law Implemented: SDCL 32-12-49 , 32-12-49.4 , 32-23-11(3)(5).