051-7 Wyo. Code R. § 7-6

Current through April 27, 2019
Section 7-6 - Formal Contested Case Hearing Process

(a) If the Complainant requests a formal contested case hearing before the Board, the Board shall forward the appeal to the Office of Administrative Hearings.

(b) The Office of Administrative Hearings shall act as the hearing officer and shall preside over the formal contested case hearing.

(c) The Office of Administrative Hearings shall conduct the formal contested case hearing pursuant to the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act and the Office of Administrative Hearings' rules concerning contested case proceedings.

(d) The Complainant can either represent himself or have an attorney represent him during the formal contested case hearing.

(e) An Assistant Attorney General shall represent the Wyoming State Veterinarian, Director or Director's designee during the formal contested case hearing.

(f) At least a quorum of the Board shall be present during the formal contested case hearing.

(g) During the formal contested case hearing, Board members may ask questions of the witnesses and/or the parties including their attorneys.

(h) A court reporter shall be present during and report the entire formal contested case hearing.

051-7 Wyo. Code R. § 7-6