49-7A-27. Board to accept panel's recommendation--Exception when party requests hearing--Conduct of hearing.The board shall accept the recommendations of the panel unless either party requests a hearing. A party requests a hearing by rejecting the panel's recommendation within twenty days from the date of service of the notice. However, the board may extend the time period for requesting a hearing. Failure to request a hearing is considered acceptance of the panel's recommendation. If a hearing is held, the hearing shall be conducted before the board as a contested case under chapter 1-26. Following the hearing, the board shall either render a decision dismissing the complaint for insufficient evidence or shall impose a penalty pursuant to the provisions of §49-7A-18 or 49-7A-19. Source: SL 2002, ch 211, §21; SL 2007, ch 264, §3.
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