If a contestant fails to appear at the place, date, and time specified in a notice, the hearing officer may:
(a) Upon good cause, shown prior to the date of the hearing, continue the hearing to a later date and provide proper notice as prescribed in these rules;
(b) Proceed to conduct the hearing without the contestant and dispose of the contested case, unless prohibited by Federal or State statute; or
(c) Deny or dismiss a hearing if:
048-2 Wyo. Code R. § 2-11