- (1) The department may schedule a settlement conference before scheduling a hearing if the department has reason to believe the matter could be resolved without an informal hearing.
(2) If the parties reach a settlement:
- (a) both parties shall sign a written agreement; and
- (b) the signed agreement constitutes a final order, which resolves all matters related to the action.
- (3) If the parties do not reach an agreement, the department shall schedule an informal hearing.
(4) While settlement negotiations are in process, the department may not:
- (a) consider a fine delinquent; or
- (b) increase the fine under Section R51-2-6.
KEY: government hearings, appellate procedures, appeal, informal hearings, compliance, citations, violations, settlement conferences
Date of Last Change: June 24, 2026
Notice of Continuation: December 2, 2021
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 4-1-104; 63G-4-203