Section 320.300  Jurisdiction

a)         At the time of filing, the Department shall determine initially whether the allegations in the complaint sufficiently state a claim under the Act so that the Department can proceed with the investigation. 

b)         If, at the time of filing, or at any subsequent time, it is determined that there is a lack of jurisdiction, the complaint shall be dismissed.  All parties shall be notified of the dismissal pursuant to Section 320.500.