15.737-25—Decision of the Administrative Law Judge.
As soon as practicable after the conclusion of
a hearing and the receipt of any proposed findings
and conclusions timely submitted by the parties,
the Administrative Law Judge shall make the
initial decision in the case. The decision shall
include (a) a statement of findings and
conclusions, as well as the reasons or basis
therefor, upon all the material issues of fact,
law, or discretion presented on the record, and
(b) an order of suspension from practice before
the Department or separate statutory agency
thereof or other appropriate disciplinary action,
or an order of dismissal of the complaint. The
Administrative Law Judge shall file the decision
with the Director and shall transmit a copy
thereof to the respondent or his/her attorney of
record. In the absence of an appeal to the General
Counsel or review of the decision upon motion of
the General Counsel, the decision of the
Administrative Law Judge shall without further
proceedings become the decision of the General
Counsel 30 days from the date of the
Administrative Law Judge's decision.