Adjudicatory Proceedings

(A) All adjudicatory proceedings will be conducted in accordance with M.G.L. c. 30A and 801 CMR 1.01: Formal Rules. (B) The Commissioner shall designate a Presiding Officer to conduct a hearing and render a tentative decision containing findings of fact and rulings of law. If the Presiding Officer finds any single ground for revocation, suspension, or refusal to renew any registration, the Presiding Officer shall render a decision affirming the action initiated by the Department.