Section 187.11.26. Final decision.

       11.26(1) When the superintendent presides over the reception of evidence at the hearing, the superintendent’s decision is a final decision.

       11.26(2) When the superintendent does not preside at the reception of evidence, the presiding officer shall make a proposed decision. The proposed decision becomes the final decision of the division without further proceedings unless there is an appeal to, or review on motion of, the superintendent within the time provided in rule 11.27(17A).