R590-160-4. Designations of Proceedings

(1) The commissioner designates each of the following as an informal adjudicative proceeding: (a) denial of an application for a license or a certificate of authority; (b) disapproval of a rate or form filing; (c) a matter having no factual or legal issue in dispute; (d) a matter involving a technical or minor violation of law; or (e) the entry of a stipulated pleading. (2) The department may commence an informal or formal adjudicative proceeding pursuant to this rule. (3) A petitioner may commence a formal adjudicative proceeding pursuant to this rule. (4) The commissioner shall conduct an informal or formal adjudicative proceeding.