R 299.2971 Opportunity for hearings.

Rule 71. (1) A person that is aggrieved by an action undertaken under the act or these rules may file a sworn petition with the department setting forth the grounds and reasons for the complaint or appeal and asking for a hearing before the department. The department shall fix the time and place for the hearing and notify the petitioner of the time and place. At the hearing, the petitioner and other interested parties may appear, present witnesses, and submit evidence. Following the hearing, the final decision or disposition of the case by the department is conclusive unless reviewed in accordance with and subject to the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328, in the circuit court for the county of Ingham or for the county where the person resides. (2) An appearance at a hearing must be by the party themself, by the party’s duly authorized agent, or by counsel.