If exceptions to a decision of a hearing examiner are taken pursuant to Section 31-372-28, the Commissioner shall upon consideration thereof, together with the record references and authorities cited in support thereof, and any objections to exceptions and supporting reasons, make his decision. The decision may affirm, modify, or set aside, in whole or part the findings, conclusions, and the rule or order contained in the decision of the presiding hearing examiner, and shall include a statement of reasons or bases for the actions taken of each exception presented.
Conn. Agencies Regs. § 31-372-30