(1) A production company may request a review of a denied application.

(2) The request must be in writing and filed with the department within 30 days from the date of denial.

(3) The request must explicitly state the production company is requesting a review and explain the reason the application should be approved.

(4) A review panel comprised of three film office staff members shall review the request and determine whether the application was properly denied.

(5) If the panel determines the application was properly denied, the department shall confirm the denial.

(6) If the panel determines the application was improperly denied, the department shall approve the application.

(7) The department shall notify the production company of the panel's determination in writing within 14 days of receiving the request.