Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Agriculture and Rural Development
Executive Division
RegulationNo 816 - Stabling and Training Facilities for Standardbred Harness Horses
Section R. 285.816.8 - Complaints; appeal
Current through Vol. 24-16, September 15, 2024
Rule 8.
(1) Within 24 hours of being in attendance at a track, an individual may file a complaint in writing with the association if he or she believes the track is not maintained in a safe condition, as required by R 285.816.5. The association shall investigate complaints within 48 hours of receipt of the complaint and issue a report of findings to the individual filing the complaint not later than 24 hours after the investigation is completed. The report of findings shall include notification to the individual filing the compliant that he or she can appeal to the department within 10 business days of filing the initial complaint if the individual is not satisfied with the association's report of findings.
(2) The department shall have 7 days after receipt of any appropriately filed appeal to investigate the complaint, and the department shall issue a finding of fact and notice of action and any recommended actions for the association.
(3) Any party aggrieved by an action taken by the department under subrule (2) of this rule may appeal pursuant to 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201. An administrative law judge shall issue a proposal for decision under section 81 of 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.281, and the department shall issue a final order.
