LAC 37:XI.1103. Commencement of Hearings

A. All hearings initiated by an applicant other than the commissioner and those initiated by the commissioner for the purpose of promulgating rules or regulations, shall be commenced by filing of a written petition or complaint with the commissioner. Hearings initiated by the commissioner, except for promulgating of a rule or regulation, shall be commenced by the issuance of an order to show cause directed to the respondent, wherein shall be alleged the acts or omissions of acts claimed in violation of the law, or of any of the lawful rules, regulations or orders promulgated by the commissioner thereunder and by authority thereof. Hearings initiated by the commissioner for the purpose of adoption, amendment or repeal of any rule shall be in accordance with the requirements of R.S. 49:953(A)(1). The commissioner will maintain a list of persons who have made requests, in writing, for advance notice of such hearings, and will give notice by certified mail to such persons in accordance with R.S. 49:953(A)(1).