Sec. 14.09.13.09. Proceedings

A. An order of denial of an application for self-insurance or a change in terms or conditions of the self-insurance program shall be served upon the designated representative or representatives of the self-insurer by personal delivery or by certified mail, return receipt requested. The order shall include the reason or reasons for denial.

B. Upon receipt of the order of denial of an application for self-insurance or a change in terms or conditions of the self-insurance program, a party may request a hearing before the Commission within 15 days. A hearing shall be set as soon as practicable but no sooner than 20 days.

C. A show cause order for termination or revocation of the self-insurance program shall be served upon the designated representative or representatives of the self-insurer by personal delivery or by certified mail, return receipt requested. The order shall contain the reason or reasons for the termination or revocation and date, time, and place of the hearing.

D. A self-insurer who has been provided an order of denial or a show cause order may, at its option, submit a written statement before the date set for the hearing and, at the hearing, may appear and present oral argument or other evidence on the issues contained in the hearing notice. When a written statement is presented, 15 copies shall be served on the Commission at least 5 days before the date set for the hearing.

E. Under exigent circumstances, the Commission may set a hearing in a time period less than prescribed in §D of this regulation.