Regulation 15 Hearings
(1)
If the licensee states in the notice of appeal that he does not require a hearing to be held, the Secretary of State may determine an appeal without a hearing.
(2)
If the licensee states in his notice of appeal that he does require a hearing to be held, the Secretary of State shall arrange for a hearing to be conducted by—
(a)
a person appointed by the Secretary of State; or
(b)
an officer of the Secretary of State.