(a) In the event that a hearing for the appeal or a motion is scheduled, and unless otherwise directed by the Panel:
- (1) A party shall be allowed a maximum of 20 minutes for oral argument;
- (2) Not more than one person on a side may be heard;
- (3) The appellant, or moving party, shall have the right to present an opening statement and closing statement; however, both statements shall count towards the 20-minute total limit.
- (4) No evidence, other than what is contained in the administrative record, shall be referenced by any party.
- (5) Panel members may ask questions of any party at the conclusion of oral argument. Panel member questions and party responses will not count towards the 20-minute time limit.
Note: Authority cited: Section 26042, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 26042 and 26043, Business and Professions Code.
History
1. New section filed 4-12-2019; operative 7-1-2019 (Register 2019, No. 15).