04 NCAC 03B .0223          REQUEST FOR A HEARING

(a)  A person aggrieved may request a hearing, which shall be conducted by a hearing officer. The request shall be made in writing, state all statutory or other legal bases for the request, describe the events or circumstances giving rise to the request and shall include a copy of any supporting documents or other papers supporting the request. If applicable, the request may (but need not) include a statement of pertinent legal issues or questions.

(b)  If the Commissioner determines that it is appropriate to do so, he may direct his staff to schedule a hearing, notwithstanding the fact that no request for a hearing has been received. In such cases, the Commissioner's direction shall be treated as a request for a hearing.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 53C-2-2; 53C-2-6; 53-208.10(c); 53-208.23; 53-244-113(a); 150B-38(h);

Eff. August 1, 2004;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. October 3, 2017.