A permittee whose permit is suspended, revoked, or denied pursuant to Regulation .09E of this chapter may appeal the suspension or revocation to the Executive Director of the Authority within 7 calendar days of receipt of the written notice of the suspension, revocation, or denial. The permittee shall submit in writing the reasons why the suspension, revocation, or denial was improper. The Executive Director or the Executive Director’s designee shall review the permittee’s written appeal and shall set a date to conduct a contested case hearing. The Executive Director may delegate the authority to conduct the contested case hearing to the Office of Administrative Hearings in accordance with State Government Article, §10-205, Annotated Code of Maryland. The Executive Director or the Executive Director’s designee shall render a final agency decision in writing. A party to the contested case may appeal an adverse decision as permitted by the Administrative Procedure Act, State Government Article, §10-222, Annotated Code of Maryland.