(815 ILCS 705/33) (from Ch. 121 1/2, par. 1733)
Sec. 33. Hearings. (a) Notice required. If a hearing is requested or ordered under any provision of this Act, the Administrator shall set the matter for hearing and notice of the time and place for the hearing shall be sent to the franchisor at least 7 days prior to the hearing.
(b) Manner of giving notice. Notice required by this Section is sufficient if sent by registered or certified mail and addressed to the franchisor at the address designated in the disclosure statement.
(c) Opportunity to be present and heard. The parties to any hearing shall be accorded ample opportunity to present, in person or by counsel, such statements, testimony, evidence and argument as may be pertinent.
(d) Record. All testimony taken at any hearing before the Administrator shall be reported stenographically or by a sound recording device and a full and complete record shall be kept of all proceedings.
(e) Written decisions required. After a hearing, the Administrator shall issue a written decision modifying, vacating or extending the order and shall state the reasons for his decision.
(Source: P.A. 85-551.)
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