Vermont § 1209 - Decisions
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 1209 — Decisions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1209. Decisions
- (a) A final decision in a contested hearing shall be in writing and shall separately state
findings of fact and conclusions of law. (b) Findings of fact shall explicitly and concisely restate the underlying facts that
support the decision. They shall be based exclusively on evidence of the record in
the contested hearing. (c) Conclusions of law shall be based on the findings of fact. (d) The final decision in any case involving local Act 250 review of municipal impacts
shall include notice that it constitutes a rebuttable presumption under the provisions
of 10 V.S.A. chapter 151, and notice that presumption may be overcome in proceedings
under 10 V.S.A. chapter 151. (e) The presiding officer shall cause copies of the decision to be delivered to each party. (f) Transcriptions of the proceedings of contested hearings shall be made upon the request
and upon payment of the reasonable costs of transcription by any party. (Added 1993, No. 232 (Adj. Sess.), § 44, eff. March 15, 1995.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 1209
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 1209 cover?
Section 1209 ("Decisions") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. 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 Vermont § 1209?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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