The hearing officer, upon the motion of any party or upon the hearing officer's own motion, may order two or more proceedings consolidated for hearing if they present similar issues of fact and law, and if the rights of the parties or the public interest will not be substantially prejudiced.
N.D. Admin Code 98-02-02-12
General Authority: NDCC 54-57-05
Law Implemented: NDCC 28-32-35, 54-57-04