American Samoa § 31.0516 - Right to hearings before Board
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 31.0516 — Right to hearings before Board, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31.0516. Right to hearings before Board
(a) Any applicant or licensee adversely affected by an action by the Administrator is entitled to a hearing before the Board if he files a written request for a hearing within 10 days after receiving a copy of the Administrator’s decision. (b) A request for a hearing must state which specific findings of fact and reasons of the Administrator are contested, and the hearing must be confined to the issues raised by the request. (c) If no timely request is filed, the Administrator’s decision is final and effective and the case may not thereafter be heard by the Board or reviewed by the High Court. (d) After a hearing has been held, the Board shall dispose of the case on the basis of the evidence adduced.
Source: official American Samoa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 31.0516
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 31.0516 cover?
Section 31.0516 ("Right to hearings before Board") is part of the American Samoa Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of American Samoa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite American Samoa § 31.0516?
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Is this the official text of American Samoa law?
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