LAC 43:XV.6827. Summary Disposition

A. In a proceeding under this Section where the permittee fails to appear at a hearing, the permittee shall be deemed to have waived his right to a hearing and the commissioner or his authorized representative may assume for purposes of the proceeding that: 1. each violation listed in the order occurred; 2. such violations were caused by the permittee's unwarranted failure or were willfully caused; and 3. a pattern of violations exists. B. In order to issue an initial decision concerning suspension or revocation of the permit when the permittee fails to appear at the hearing, the commissioner or his authorized representative shall either conduct an ex parte hearing or require the office to furnish proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law.