67:17:02:16.  Informal resolution. Any time before a final decision is entered, the department may take action to resolve the case. If the appellant is not represented by an attorney, the department may contact the appellant directly. If the appellant is represented by an attorney, department contact is limited to the appellant's attorney. If the department resolves the case, the department must inform the hearing examiner immediately.

          Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; transferred from § 67:12:03:16, 2 SDR 71, effective April 29, 1976; 7 SDR 66, 7 SDR 89, effective July 1, 1981; 35 SDR 166, effective December 24, 2008.

          General Authority: SDCL 28-1-24.1.

          Law Implemented: SDCL 28-1-24.1.