Hearings Generally

(1) A hearing is a contested case proceeding conducted by administrative judges of the APD in accordance with the APD’s rules and procedures. Parties should refer to Tennessee Department of State, Administrative Procedures Division Chapter 1360-04 “Uniform Rules of Procedure for Hearing Contested Cases Before State Administrative Agencies.” (2) Initial Orders issued by administrative judges, stays of effectiveness of Initial Orders, or petitions for reconsideration of Initial Orders are governed by T.C.A. §§ 4-5-314, 4-5-316 and 4-5-317, respectively.