N.H. Admin. Code § Agr 204.02

Current through Register No. 50, December 12, 2024

Section Agr 204.02 - Commencement

(a) The commissioner shall commence an adjudicative proceeding by issuing a notice to the parties at least 15 days before the first scheduled hearing date or first prehearing conference.

(b) The notice commencing an adjudicative proceeding shall:

(1) Identify the parties to the proceeding as of the date of the notice;

(2) Briefly summarize the subject matter of the proceeding, and identify the issues to be resolved;

(3) Attach any complaint against the respondent which forms, in whole or in part, the basis for the issues to be resolved;

(4) Specify the legislative authority for the proposed action, and identify any applicable division regulations;

(5) Specify the type of procedures to be followed;

(6) Specify the date by which, and the address where, appearances or motions by representatives shall be filed;

(7) Specify the date, time and location of the hearing and/or any prehearing conference;

(8) Identify the presiding officer for the proceeding, if other than the commissioner;

(9) Identify any confidentiality requirements applicable to the proceeding;

(10) A statement that each party has the right to have an attorney present to represent the party at the party's expense;

(11) Each party has the right to have the agency provide a certified shorthand court reporter at the party's expense and that any such request be submitted in writing at least 10 days prior to the proceeding; and

(12) Contain such other information as the circumstances of the case may warrant including, but not limited to:

a. Orders consolidating or severing issues in the proceeding with other proceedings; and

b. Orders directing the production of documents.

N.H. Admin. Code § Agr 204.02

#6299, eff 7-25-96, EXPIRED: 7-25-04

New. #8309-A, eff 3-24-05