The chief executive officer of any town that is aggrieved by the action of the secretary in issuing notification of the imposition of a penalty in accordance with section 12-62i-6 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, may appeal to the secretary within thirty days of such notice. Such appeal shall be in writing and shall contain a reason for the appeal. Such appeal will be considered a contested case in accordance with chapter 54 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Conn. Agencies Regs. § 12-62i-7