Rule 901:2-2-09 | Procedures for the filing of appeals.
Pursuant to rule 901:2-2-01 of the Administrative Code, 9 C.F.R. 500.9 shall be read as follows:
(A) Any establishment licensed under division (A) of section 918.08 or division (A) of section 918.28 of the Revised Code and adversely affected by a decision or action of an inspector or other department employee related to an inspection activity mandated under the Federal Meat Inspection Act (FMIA)(34 Stat. 1260) as amended by the Wholesome Meat Act (81 Stat. 584, 21 U.S.C. Supp., Section 601 et seq.), Poultry Products Inspection Act (PPIA) as amended by the Wholesome Poultry Products Act, 82 Stat. 791; 21 U.S.C. 451 et seq., or voluntary state inspections as authorized by section 918.12 of the Revised Code may appeal the decision or action. Initial appeals of an applicable decision or action, as well as subsequent appeals of denied appeals through final department action, must be made within thirty calendar days after receipt of written notification of the contested decision or action. Appeals may be supported by any argument or evidence that the appellant may wish to offer as to why the contested decision or action should be reconsidered.
(B) Any initial appeal of a decision or action of an inspector or other department employee must be made to his or her immediate supervisor having jurisdiction over the subject matter of the appeal.
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