If the director refuses to grant any permit under this act, the applicant may petition for a hearing before the council to contest the decision. The council shall give a public notice of such hearing. At such hearing, the director and appropriate administrator shall appear as respondent and the rules of practice and procedure adopted by the council pursuant to this act and the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act shall apply. The burden of proof shall be upon the petitioner. The council must take final action on any such hearing within thirty (30) days from date of hearing.
W.S. 35-11-802