Mo. Code Regs. tit. 15 § 30-55.220

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 21, November 1, 2024.

Section 15 CSR 30-55.220 - Hearing Officers

PURPOSE: This rule provides for the appointment of hearing officers by the secretary of state.

(1) In all proceedings before the commissioner initiated under provisions of Chapter 409, RSMo, the secretary of state or his/her designee may appoint a hearing officer to conduct the proceeding.

(2) Upon the written request of a party, the commissioner may modify any interim ruling of the hearing officer, but no hearing on the request must be provided.

(3) When the adjudicatory proceeding has been completed, the hearing officer shall recommend Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law to the commissioner. The commissioner shall dispose of the matter in the manner applicable to proceedings conducted by the commissioner. No hearing on the recommendations of the hearing officer must be provided.

15 CSR 30-55.220

AUTHORITY: section 409.6-605, RSMo Supp. 2003.* Original rule filed Aug. 3, 1992, effective April 8, 1993. Amended: Filed Nov. 1, 2001, effective May 30, 2002. Emergency amendment filed Aug. 29, 2003, effective Sept. 12, 2003, expired March 9, 2004. Amended: Filed Aug. 29, 2003, effective Feb. 29, 2004.

*Original authority: 409.6-605, RSMo 2003.