A licensee may request an informal settlement conference prior to a formal hearing no less than how many days before the hearing?

A licensee may request an informal settlement conference at least 20 days before a formal hearing as outlined in the relevant Arizona statutes. This provision allows the parties involved the opportunity to resolve issues amicably and potentially reach an agreement without the need for a more formal and potentially adversarial hearing process. By requiring this request to be made 20 days in advance, the statute ensures that both parties have adequate time to prepare for the informal discussions and enables the regulatory body sufficient time to schedule and facilitate the conference effectively.