§ 4.71. Initial decision or certification.
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/us/cfr/t10/s§ 4.71·A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
The officer designated:
(a)To preside at a hearing, or,
(b)To make findings of fact and conclusions of law if an applicant or recipient waives a hearing and submits written information or argument for the record in accordance with § 4.51(d), shall render an initial decision on the record, or, if the Commission so directs, shall certify the entire record to the Commission for decision, together with a recommended decision on the record. A copy of such initial decision, or of such certification and recommended decision, shall be mailed to the applicant or recipient.