Proceeding which civil penalty or forfeiture is or may be imposed

Unless waived by written stipulation or consent agreement with the Commission, no civil penalty or forfeiture may be imposed by the Commission unless the respondent has had an opportunity to be heard at a hearing as required by Section 9-7b of the General Statutes. Each such hearing shall be considered a contested case within the meaning of Section 9-7b-1 of the regulations of Connecticut state agencies and Chapter 54 of the General Statutes. The proceedings in these cases shall be governed by Section 9-7b-8 and Sections 9-7b-11 through 9-7b-58, inclusive, of the regulations of Connecticut state agencies. (Effective March 23, 1989; Amended July 31, 1998)