Sec. 07.01.04.15. Administrative Law Judge's Decision

A. The administrative law judge shall render a proposed or final decision in accordance with the Secretary's delegation.

B. The decision shall:

(1) Be based on the record; and

(2) Contain:

(a) Separate statements of findings of fact and conclusions of law;

(b) Citation to pertinent State and federal law;

(c) An order; and

(d) A statement of the appellant's rights:

(i) In the case of a final decision, to seek judicial review, and

(ii) In the case of a proposed decision, to submit exceptions to the Secretary or seek judicial review.