74:09:01:01.  Petition to initiate contested case. In order to request a contested case hearing, a person shall file a petition which contains the following information with the department pursuant to the requirements of § 74:09:01:07:

          (1)  A statement of the petitioner's interest in the involved matter;

          (2)  A statement of the departmental recommendation contested, if any, and the relief and decision requested from the board;

          (3)  A statement alleging the relevant facts and issues known to the petitioner upon which the contest or request of the board is based;

          (4)  A statement of the legal authority and jurisdiction under which the hearing would be held, if known;

          (5)  A reference to the particular statutes and rules involved, if known; and

          (6)  The signature of the petitioner or the petitioner's attorney.

          The petitioner shall serve a copy of the petition upon all known persons affected by the request who shall be considered parties to the proceeding.

          Source: 14 SDR 50, effective October 4, 1987; 23 SDR 31, effective September 8, 1996.

          General Authority: SDCL 34A-1-6, 34A-6-1.6, 34A-6-1.14, 34A-11-9, 45-9-13.

          Law Implemented: SDCL 1-26-17, 1-26-27, 34A-1-43.