Section 201.12.17. Proposed decision.

       12.17(1) The decision rendered by the administrative law judge is a proposed decision and subject to the review provisions of rule 12.19(17A).

        a.           A proposed decision shall be in writing and shall consist of the following parts.

       (1)             Findings of fact. A party may submit proposed findings of fact and where this is done, the decision shall include a ruling on each proposed finding.

       (2)             Conclusions of law. The conclusions shall be supported by cited authority or reasoned opinion.

       (3)             Order. The decision or order which sets forth the action to be taken or the disposition of the case.

        b.           The decision may include any of the following conclusions.

       (1)             The plan of compliance is adequate.

       (2)             The plan of compliance is not adequate, however, a specified time period will be allowed for specified conditions to be met.

       (3)             Compliance is not adequate and the appropriate action is to be taken by the department.

       12.17(2) Reserved.