SECTION 460:2-21-3. Appeals; how taken

(a)   A person appealing under this Subchapter or a person appealing or written decision of the Department shall file a written notice of appeal with the Department and a copy of such notice shall be simultaneously be sent to the Director.

(b)   The notice of appeal shall be filed within 20 days from the date of receipt of the decision. If the person appealing has not been served with a copy of the decision, such appeal must be filed within 30 days of the date of the decision.

(c)   The notice of appeal shall indicate that an appeal is intended and must identify the decision being appealed. The notice shall include the serial number or other identification of the case and the date of the decision. The notice of appeal may include a statement of reasons for the appeal and any arguments the appellant desires to make.

(d)   If the notice of appeal did not include a statement of reasons for the appeal, such a statement shall be filed with the Director within 20 days after the notice of appeal was filed. In any case, the appellant shall be permitted to file with the Director additional statements of reasons and written arguments or briefs within 20-day period after filing the notice of appeal.