(a) A party's failure to appear, without good cause, at a scheduled conference or hearing constitutes grounds for the presiding officer to find the party in default.
- (1) A default by the respondent shall result in dismissal of the case, with prejudice.
- (2) A default by the Department shall result in a reversal of the Department's initial decision in the case.
- (b) To request reinstatement of a proceeding in the case of a default order issued pursuant to section 17063.27, a party must submit a request for reinstatement within 14 days of service of the default order. A request for reinstatement that makes a showing of good cause by containing sufficient facts to establish a reasonable basis for the failure to appear at the hearing constitutes grounds for a presiding officer to reinstate the proceeding.
Note: Authority cited: Section 11400.20, Government Code; and Sections 14536 and 40502, Public Resources Code. Reference: Section 11400.20, Government Code.
History
1. New section filed 5-12-2026; operative 7-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 20).