Ala. Admin. Code r. 80-1-22-.38

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 80-1-22-.38 - General Provisions For Hearings On Contested Cases

(1) These rules apply to the initiation, hearing and resolution of certain contested cases of the State Department of Agriculture and Industries under the Alabama Administrative Procedure Act. These rules apply to actions governed by Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 20-1-1 through 20-1-37 and rules promulgated thereunder. These rules do not apply to actions governed by Code of Ala. 1975, § 2-2-18, or rules promulgated thereunder or actions governed under other specific rules of the State Board of Agriculture and Industries.

New Rule: Filed November 15, 2000; effective December 20, 2000.

(2) Statutory Authority. These rules are promulgated and adopted pursuant to the authority of Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 20-1-1 through 20-1-37, and §§ 41-22-1, etseq., and other specific enabling statutes.

(3) Administration. The General Counsel of the Department of Agriculture and Industries will coordinate the hearing of contested cases within the purview of the Alabama Administrative Procedure Act, Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 41-22-1, etseq. Said proceedings encompass food safety permit proceedings, and all other hearings required by law to be held pursuant to the provisions of Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 20-1-1 through 20-1-37, the Department of Agriculture and Industries.

(4) Correspondence. Correspondence and filing or service on the General Counsel shall be at the following address:

1445 Federal Drive, Room 108

Montgomery, Alabama 36107-1100

Author: Reginald L. Sorrells

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 41-22-4.