The Administrative Law Judge shall issue an initial decision within thirty (30) days after the conclusion of the hearing, unless an application for extension of time is granted by the Commission or a Commissioner. Such initial decisions shall be rendered in accordance with § 24-4-105, C.R.S., except that the decision shall include a statement of the reasons why the findings of fact lead to the conclusions. In the absence of an appeal of the initial decision within (30) days of service, the initial decision shall become the final order of the Commission.
3 CCR 708-1-10.9