Section 800-RICR-10-00-1.20 - Appeal ProcessA. Any denial of an application, revocation, appeal of an order that is issued by the Director, or other contested case under the RIAPA may be appealed as a final agency decision in accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws § 1-4-16 and the provisions of R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 42-35.B. Any denial of an application, appeal of an order, or other contested case under the RIAPA that was not signed by the Director shall be a proposed denial or order and shall be served upon the party seeking approval or receiving the order. Service shall be made by certified mail, return receipt requested.C. The proposed order or denial shall be prepared by the Person who has reviewed the record and shall contain a statement of reasons for the proposed decision, including a determination of each issue of fact or law necessary to the proposed decision. The parties by written stipulation may waive compliance with this section.D. The recipient of the proposed order or denial shall have twenty (20) days in which to appeal the proposed decision and shall be provided with an opportunity to file exceptions and present briefs and oral argument to the Director.E. Notwithstanding the foregoing, RIAC has the authority to take immediate action, including issuing immediate orders, as may be necessary and is authorized under any state and federal law.800 R.I. Code R. 800-RICR-10-00-1.20
Amended effective 12/10/2018