Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 70 - TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT
Part XIX - Compliance Programs
Chapter 1 - Minority Participation Program
Subchapter C - Certification Procedures
Section XIX-129 - Procedure for Decertification
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024
A. The CRT shall "decertify," that is, to withdraw recognition and certification as a SDBE upon discovery that the business does not meet the eligibility criteria.
B. The CRT will notify the business of the department's intent to decertify them. This notification will be in writing and the business will be provided an opportunity to respond in writing. The response must be received within 14 days of the notification of intent and must detail specific areas in which the CRT's decision is in error.
C. The CRT will consider requests for hearings if the request is received during the stated time limit. If a hearing is granted, it is mandatory that the SDBE owner attend the hearing. Failure of the SDBE owner to appear will result in rejection.
D. The CRT will make its final decision. This decision may be appealed to the secretary of DOTD in writing within 14 days of notification. The secretary's decision is final.
E. Should the secretary uphold the CRT's decision to decertify, the firm shall be immediately decertified. The firm shall be notified of the secretary's decision in writing and may not reapply for certification for at least 180 days.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 48:234(C).
