La. Admin. Code tit. 19 § III-513
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024
Section III-513 - Disapproval of Minority CertificationA. In the event that a request for certification is disapproved, the notification from OMBE will specify the reasons for disapproval.B. Vendors may appeal certification disapproval, unless such disapproval is based upon verified ineligibility of the vendor as a minority-owned business under the Minority Business Enterprises Act. The applicant business vendor must file the appeal for reconsideration in writing with OMBE within 30 calendar days of mailing of the decision, or the decision shall become administratively final. The vendor must specify within the petition for reconsideration the grounds upon which an appeal of the decision is justified, and must clearly indicate the type of remedy being requested. The request for reconsideration must also clearly identify a contact person within the place of business, and may provide any additional information which the applicant has to offer which might affect the reconsideration decision.C. Upon receipt of a petition for reconsideration, OMBE shall review its original decision, any additional information provided by the applicant business, and may conduct further investigation as necessary. OMBE shall respond to the request within 30 calendar days of receipt of the petition for reconsideration, via certified mail, return receipt requested. The response from OMBE shall contain specific reason(s) why the disapproval decision has been upheld or overturned. In the event that the disapproval is rescinded as the result of an appeal, OMBE will, in its decision notification to the vendor, indicate what steps must be taken to complete the certification process.D. A decision to deny certification following consideration of a petition for reconsideration is administratively final.La. Admin. Code tit. 19, § III-513
Promulgated by the Office of the Governor, Division of Administration, Office of Minority Business Enterprises, LR 11:344 (April 1985).AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 39:1951-1969 and R.S. 39-1981-1991.