D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 31, r. 2120
This section shall apply to a decision of a hearing examiner which does not require the Director's approval under the Establishment Act.
In accordance with Chapter 7, either party may appeal a hearing examiner's decision to the Director or his or her designee within thirty (30) days of the issuance of the decision.
Upon receipt of an appeal from a hearing examiner's decision, the Director or his or her designee shall render a final decision to affirm, reverse, or modify the decision, or to remand for further proceedings.
The filing of an appeal shall not stay a decision by the Department to deny a new license.
The filing of an appeal shall stay a decision by the Department to deny a renewed license, a notice of proposed suspension, or a notice of proposed revocation.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 31, r. 2120