Minnesota Administrative Rules

7560.0500 RESPONSE OPTIONS.

The person shall respond to the notice of violation in the following way:

A.

When the notice contains a proposed compliance order, the person shall:

(1)

agree to the proposed compliance order;

(2)

request the execution of a consent order;

(3)

object to the proposed compliance order and submit written explanations, information, or other materials in answer to the allegations in the notice; or

(4)

request the office to initiate a hearing under Minnesota Statutes, sections 14.50 to 14.69.

B.

When the notice contains a proposed civil penalty, the person shall:

(1)

pay the penalty and close the case;

(2)

submit an offer in compromise of the proposed civil penalty;

(3)

submit a written explanation, information, or other material in answer to the allegations or in mitigation of the proposed civil penalty; or

(4)

request the office to initiate a hearing under Minnesota Statutes, sections 14.50 to 14.69.

C.

Failure to respond in writing within 30 days precludes administrative review under this chapter. A final order will be issued and penalties will be forwarded for collection.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 14.06; 216D.08; 299F.56; 299F.60; 299F.641; 299J.04

History:

16 SR 135; 24 SR 448

Published Electronically:

July 20, 2005