Section 31-379-16 - Proposed and final decision(a) Not later than sixty days after the close of evidence, or the filing of briefs, whichever is later, the hearing officer designated to preside over the contested case hearing shall issue a proposed decision pursuant to sections 31-1-1 through 31-1-9, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies and shall notify the parties that any party adversely affected by the proposed decision may file exceptions, present briefs, or request oral argument no later than two weeks from the date of the proposed decision. If the designated hearing officer finds in favor of the complainant, the decision shall contain an award to the complainant of all appropriate relief pursuant to subsection (c) of section 31-379 of the Connecticut General Statutes.(b) The commissioner shall issue a final decision pursuant to sections 31-1-1 through 31-1-9, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies no later than thirty days from the date the proposed decision was issued or no later than thirty days from the receipt of exceptions or the presentation of briefs or the hearing of oral argument, whichever is later.Conn. Agencies Regs. § 31-379-16
Effective September 30, 1976; Amended December 6, 2001