1. (1) Based on Section R993-300-307, the director may, with the guidance of the ICB:

   1. (a) refuse to issue a certification to an applicant;
   2. (b) refuse to renew a certificate;
   3. (c) revoke, suspend, or restrict a certificate;
   4. (d) place a certified interpreter on probation; or
   5. (e) otherwise act on the certificate of a certified interpreter who does not meet the qualification for certification under the Interpreter Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Act or this rule.
2. (2) The director will issue a decision if any of the actions described in Subsection R993-300-308(1) is taken.

3. (3) The decision will be in writing and will:

   1. (a) advise an applicant or interpreter of the conditions under which they may obtain certification, reinstatement, or renewal of certification, if any, which may include completing the procedure for certification; and
   2. (b) notify the applicant or interpreter of their appeal rights.
4. (3) Within 30 days from the date the decision was issued by the director, the interpreter may appeal the decision by filing a written appeal with the Adjudication and Appeals Division.
5. (4) Hearings will be conducted in accordance with Sections R993-100-104 through R993-100-114 and the Utah Administrative Procedures Act. Hearings are designated as informal, but the Department reserves the right to record hearings.
6. (5) Either party may appeal the decision of the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) to either the Executive Director or their designee, or to the District Court. The appeal must be filed, in writing, within 30 days from the date the decision was issued by the ALJ.

KEY: certification, interpreters

Date of Last Change: October 18, 2022

Notice of Continuation: September 16, 2021

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 35A-13-601 et seq.