24:18:04:04.  Settlements. Nothing in this article prohibits the secretary from entering into a settlement agreement before hearing if settlement would be in the best interests of the department, applicant, and public.

          Source: 42 SDR 35, effective September 14, 2015.

          General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.

          Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1, 13-42-1.2, 13-42-3, 13-42-4.