If after service of a Notice of Hearing, including Notice of Consolidated Hearing or Continuance, a party fails to appear at a hearing either in person or by representative, the hearing officer may take the proceeding off calendar, or may, at the request of a party, or on his or her own motion, adversely rule against the absent party.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 39600 and 39601, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Mathews v. Eldridge, 424 U.S. 319 (1976); and Section 43105, Health and Safety Code.

History

1. New subarticle 7 (sections 60055.31-60055.36) and section filed 9-1-99; operative 10-1-99 (Register 99, No. 36).