ARSD 74:09:01:01. Petition to initiate contested case

In order to request a contested case hearing, a person shall file a petition which contains the following information with the department pursuant to the requirements of § 74:09:01:07: (1) A statement of the petitioner's interest in the involved matter; (2) A statement of the departmental recommendation contested, if any, and the relief and decision requested from the board; (3) A statement alleging the relevant facts and issues known to the petitioner upon which the contest or request of the board is based; (4) A statement of the legal authority and jurisdiction under which the hearing would be held, if known; (5) A reference to the particular statutes and rules involved, if known; and (6) The signature of the petitioner or the petitioner's attorney. The petitioner shall serve a copy of the petition upon all known persons affected by the request who shall be considered parties to the proceeding.