Section 641.12.20. Appeals process.

       12.20(1) Denial. Laboratories shall receive written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, setting forth the reason(s) for denial. The adverse action shall become effective 30 days after receipt of the notice unless the applicant, within 30 days, gives written notice to the department requesting a hearing. In that event, the notice shall be deemed to be suspended.

       12.20(2) Suspension, modification, or revocation. Confirmatory laboratories shall receive written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, setting forth the reason(s) for suspension, modification, or revocation. The adverse action shall become effective 30 days after receipt of the notice unless the aggrieved party, within 30 days, gives written notice to the department requesting a hearing. In that event, the notice shall be deemed to be suspended.

       12.20(3) Contested cases. The procedures for contested cases as set out in Iowa Code chapter 17A and the rules adopted by the department in 641—Chapter 173 shall be followed in all cases where proper notice has been made to the department of the intent to formally contest any denial, suspension, modification, or revocation of approval.