RS 40:2254.5

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RS 40:2254.5

§2254.5. Reconsideration by department

A. If the department denies an application and refuses to issue a certificate, a party to the agreement may request that the department reconsider its decision. The department shall reconsider its decision if the party applying for reconsideration submits the request to the department in writing within thirty calendar days after the department's decision to deny the initial application.

B. The department shall hold a public hearing on the application for reconsideration. The hearing shall be held within thirty days after receipt of the request for reconsideration unless the party applying for reconsideration agrees to a hearing at a later time.

C. The department shall make a decision to deny the application or to issue the certificate within thirty days after the conclusion of the hearing required by Subsection B of this Section. The decision of the department shall be part of written findings of fact and conclusions of law supporting the decision. The findings, conclusions, and decision must be served upon the applicant for reconsideration.

Acts 1997, No. 1331, §1.