D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 20, r. 20-6605

Current through Register Vol. 72, No. 2, January 10, 2025

Rule 20-6605 - APPEALS TO THE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS

6605.1

A person adversely affected or aggrieved by a decision of the Director under § 6604 or named in a notice of infraction assessing a civil fine, penalty, or fee under § 6600.5 may appeal in accordance with this section.

6605.2

To appeal the decision or notice of infraction, the person shall file an administrative appeal with, and request a hearing before, the District of Columbia Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH).

6605.3

The person shall file a written appeal with OAH within fifteen (15) calendar days of service of the decision or notice of infraction or no later than twenty (20) days after the date of the decision or notice if served by mail.

6605.4

The hearing and prehearing practice shall be conducted in accordance with the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs Civil Infractions Act of 1985, effective October 5, 1985 (D.C. Law 6-42; D.C. Official Code §§ 2-1801et seq.) and the regulations set forth at Title 1, Chapter 28 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations.

6605.5

The final OAH decision on an administrative appeal under this section shall constitute the final action of the Department, and shall be subject to the applicable statutes and rules of judicial review for OAH final orders.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 20, r. 20-6605

Final Rulemaking published at 40 DCR 7835, 7918 (November 12, 1993); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 46 DCR 7699 (October 1, 1999); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 1778 (2/21/2020)