Section 408.7023. Appeals to the board.

(1) Any person, firm, or corporation aggrieved by any decision, ruling, or order of the director or of the department may appeal within 15 days from date of mailing of the decision, ruling, or order to the board, for a hearing before the board in accordance with section 8(d) of the act. An appeal shall specify the reasons and the relief sought and shall be submitted to the director for presentation to the board.

(2)      A $200.00 non-refundable fee shall be made to the department at the time the appeal is filed. Checks or money orders shall be made payable to the "State of Michigan."

(3)     The board shall set a time for hearing of the appeal and provide written notice to the appellant at least 10 days before the date set for hearing.

(4)     A request for an adjournment shall be filed in writing at least 5 days before the date set for hearing. The board or the director may, for good cause, grant an adjournment.

(5)     If the appellant fails to appear at the time set for hearing, the board may proceed with the hearing and decide the case in the absence of the appellant. The board may affirm, modify, or set aside the ruling of the department and shall notify the director and the appellant in writing of its decision.

History: 2003 AACS; 2014 AACS.