ARSD 67:17:02:27. Final decision by secretary

Based on the transcript or recording of testimony, the exhibits, and the proposed decision of the hearing examiner, the secretary or a designee shall enter a final decision accepting, rejecting, or modifying the proposed decision. If the hearing involves a supplemental nutrition assistance program issue, the decision must be mailed to the parties involved within sixty days after the request for the hearing. For all other hearings, the decision must be mailed to the parties involved within ninety days from the date of the request for the hearing. If a hearing continuance is requested and the parties to the action stipulate to the continuance, the time allowed for mailing the final decision is extended for the same number of days for which the continuance is granted.