Sec. 10.25.15.04. Procedure for Renewal of State Designation

A. An application for renewal of State Designation shall:

(1) Be made at least 30 days before the expiration of the State Designation in a form and manner specified by the Commission; and

(2) Demonstrate compliance with the MSO State Designation criteria in effect at the date of application for renewal.

B. Commission staff shall review a renewal application to determine compliance with the State Designation criteria.

C. The Executive Director may approve or deny an application for renewal.

D. The Executive Director shall renew the State Designation of each MSO that meets the requirements set forth in this chapter.

E. If the Executive Director determines that a renewal application should be denied, the Executive Director shall, within 30 days of receipt of a complete application for renewal, notify the applicant in writing of the decision, supported by reasons for denial.