- (1) The Commission may order consolidation, in whole or in part, of two or more hearings to contest an administrative action whenever it appears that such consolidation would expedite or simplify consideration of the issues and no party would be prejudiced thereby.
- (2) The Commission may order severance, in whole or in part, of any hearings consolidated in accordance with paragraph (1) of this Rule whenever it appears that continued consolidation will not expedite or simplify consideration of the issues or will prejudice any party.
Author: Walter B. Stevenson, Jr.
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §9-lOB-18.
History: Filed: October 20, 1993; Adopted: December 9, 1993; Effective: February 22, 1994.