ALJDEC decisions subject to certification as final

2016A-795-ROC · Registrar of Contractors · 2016-06-20

IN THE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS

HEARING: June 20, 2016 APPEARANCES: Steven Spence and Patience Steed, Respondent’s representatives ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE: Dorinda M. Lang _____________________________________________________________________ FINDINGS OF FACT 1. The agency in this matter failed to appear at the hearing set on its behalf. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW 1. The burden of proof in this matter is on the agency. See A.A.C. R2-19-119. 2. By failing to appear at the hearing, the agency failed to meet the required burden of proof. Therefore, the appeal should be denied. RECOMMENDED DECISION In view of the foregoing, it is recommended that this appeal be denied.

In the event of certification of the Administrative Law Judge Decision by the Director of the Office of Administrative Hearings, the effective date of the Order is the date of certification. Done this day, June 20, 2016.

/s/ Dorinda M. Lang Administrative Law Judge

Transmitted electronically to:

Jeffrey Fleetham, Director Registrar of Contractors -----------------------

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