R657-26-6. Issuance of Decision and Order

(1) Within a reasonable time after the close of the adjudicative proceeding, the presiding officer shall issue a signed, written order that states:

(a) the decision;

(b) the reasons for the decision;

(c) a notice of any right of administrative review available to the parties; and

(d) the time limits for filing an appeal or requesting a review.

(2) The decision and order shall be based on facts appearing in division files and on the testimony and facts presented in evidence at the hearing.

(3)(a) A copy of the decision and order shall be promptly mailed to all parties.

(b) If the mailed copy is returned as undeliverable and the division has otherwise made good faith efforts to deliver the decision and order to the respondent, the presiding officer shall publish notice of the decision in at least one newspaper or state publication with general circulation throughout the state.