§ 2570.8. Summary decision.

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For prohibited transaction penalty proceedings, this section shall apply in lieu of § 18.41 of this title.

(a)No genuine issue of material fact.

(1)Where no genuine issue of a material fact is found to have been raised, the administrative law judge may issue a decision which, in the absence of an appeal pursuant to §§ 2570.10-2570.12 of this part, shall become a final order.

(2)A decision made under this paragraph shall include a statement of:

(i)Findings of fact and conclusions of law, and the reasons therefor, on all issues presented; and

(ii)Any terms and conditions of the rule or order.

(3)A copy of any decision under this paragraph shall be served on each party.

(b)Hearings on issue of fact. Where a genuine question of material fact is raised, the administrative law judge shall, and in any other case may, set the case for an evidentiary hearing.