515-9-4-.09 Commission Staff Action

Upon a determination that a violation of the Act may have occurred, the Commission Staff shall take one or more of the following actions:#

(1)Enter settlement negotiations with the Respondent. Upon reaching agreement on settlement terms, the Commission Staff shall present the proposed settlement to the Commission for acceptance or rejection. If the Commission Staff and the Respondent are unable to reach agreement on settlement terms, the Respondent may present additional facts to the Advisory Committee;#

(2)Request that the Commission issue a Rule Nisi pursuant to Commission Rules.#

Authority: O.C.G.A. Sec. 25-9-13.#