N.M. Code R. § 9.2.22.21 - SECRETARY'S FINAL DECISION
A.
The secretary shall issue a final written decision within ten (10) working days
of the receipt of the hearing officer's recommended decision or ruling on a
motion for reconsideration. Based upon the evidence in the record, the
secretary may affirm, reverse or modify the hearing officer's recommended
decision as modified by any subsequent rulings of the hearing officer. The
secretary's final decision shall inform the parties of their right to seek
judicial review.
B. The secretary
shall send copies of the final decision to the parties by certified mail,
return receipt requested.
C. When
the secretary's final decision affirms a civil penalty assessment by the state
long-term care ombudsman, the assessed party shall pay the civil penalty to the
department within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of the decision.
Payment shall be in the form of cash, cashier's check or money order.
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