LAC 46:XLV.11137. Effect of Recommended Decision; Appeal to Board

A. A recommended decision of the committee shall be adopted by the board and become final and effective, subject to appeal as hereinafter provided, 20 days after the date of its service on the respondent if no rehearing has been sought or 20 days after the committee issues its decision following a timely request for rehearing or reconsideration, whichever is later. B. A recommended decision of the committee which is timely appealed shall not become effective as to the respondent until such recommended decision is adopted by the board.