ARSD 74:50:02:02. Petition to initiate contested case

A person contesting a recommendation of the department concerning a permit application or requesting an order from the board or secretary shall file a petition for a contested case hearing. The petition shall be filed with the department and shall contain the following: (1) A statement of the petitioner's interest in the involved matter; (2) A statement of the 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 petitioner bases the contest or request to the board; (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 petitioner's request who shall be considered parties to the proceeding.