La. Admin. Code tit. 46 § XXIX-713

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

Section XXIX-713 - Hearings [Formerly section 717]

A. Hearings regarding any disciplinary proceedings or any other matters to be considered by the board may be conducted by the board's legal counsel at regular or special meetings whenever deemed necessary and special hearing officers may be hired at the board's discretion. Hearings shall be conducted in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.

B. Written notice of the hearing date shall be given to a party who is the subject of a disciplinary proceeding or other matter before the board at least five days prior to such hearings or special meetings. The board members shall be notified at least three days prior to such hearings or special meetings. The notice shall include the time, place and purpose of the hearing or special meeting and may be held at any place within the state.

C. Confirmation of the written notice to a party who is subject to a disciplinary proceeding or other matter before the board required by this Section may be proved by any one of the following:

1. a signed return receipt of certified or registered mail, confirming delivery and receipt of the notice;

2. a signed confirmation by a board employee that actual physical delivery was made to the party, contractor, or agent of the contractor delivered to the address provided to the board by the party or contractor or the last known address discovered during the investigatory process;

3. a confirmation of facsimile transmission to the number provided to the board by the party or contractor;

4. a copy of the delivery notice by electronic mail transmission to the electronic address provided to the board by the party or contractor;

5. a printed electronic confirmation of delivery to the party or contractor and/or confirmation of signature from the U.S. Postal Service;

6. a written, electronic, or facsimile response to the notice or subpoena provided therewith, from the party, contractor or its representative; or

7. appearance by the party, contractor or its authorized representative at the hearing.

D. As authorized by R.S. 49:977.4, the board may hear and decide petitions for declaratory orders and rulings as to the applicability of any statutory authority or of any rule or order of the board. Such orders and rulings shall have the same status as board decisions or orders in adjudicated cases.

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, § XXIX-713

Promulgated by the Department of Economic Development, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR 22:95 (February 1996), amended by the Office of the Governor, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR 38:156 (January 2012), LR 442152 (12/1/2018), Amended LR 491929 (11/1/2023).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:2150-2165.