- (a) A party who brings a Motion for consolidated proceedings or separate Hearings pursuant to section 11507.3 shall comply with Regulation 1022.
- (b) Before an ALJ orders consolidated proceedings or separate Hearings pursuant to section 11507.3, the ALJ shall provide notice to all parties and allow a reasonable time for the parties to file with OAH and Serve on all other parties any written opposition. Failure to file a timely opposition shall constitute a waiver of objection to an order of consolidation or severance.
- (c) The parties may stipulate to consolidated proceedings or separate Hearings. In the event a stipulation is reached, the moving party shall file a written stipulation with OAH, signed by all parties, and with a signature line for the ALJ to order the consolidation. The ALJ has sole discretion to decide whether proceedings shall be consolidated or separated.
- (d) If OAH consolidates Cases for Hearing, the ALJ shall prepare a separate proposed decision for each agency pleading that was consolidated, unless the agency requests or agrees otherwise.
Note: Authority cited: Section 11370.5(b), Government Code. Reference: Section 11507.3, Government Code.
History
1. New section filed 6-30-97 as an interim regulation pursuant to Government Code section 11400.20; operative 7-1-97 (Register 97, No. 27). Interim regulations expire on 12-31-98 unless earlier repealed or amended.
2. Interim regulation filed 5-19-98 as a permanent regulation pursuant to Government Code section 11400.20; operative 5-30-98 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 98, No. 21).
3. Amendment filed 10-13-2004; operative 12-1-2004 (Register 2004, No. 42).