1. (a) Multiple matters may be consolidated for hearing or decision if the facts and issues are similar and no substantial right of any party will be prejudiced.
2. (b) The Board Members, Appeals Staff, or any party may request a consolidation, or object to a consolidation of, matters for hearing or decision.

3. (c) Requests for and objections to the consolidation of matters for hearing or decision must be submitted in writing to the Board Proceedings Division and to all parties to the matters at issue.

   1. (1) A request for consolidation should establish that the relevant facts and issues in each matter to be heard or decided are similar, and that no substantial right of any party would be prejudiced by consolidation.
   2. (2) An objection to the consolidation of matters to be heard or decided should establish that consolidation would have an adverse effect on a substantial right of the objecting party.
4. (d) If the Chief Counsel determines that consolidation would not prejudice a substantial right of any party, or all of the parties to such matters agree to consolidation, the Chief of Board Proceedings will consolidate such matters and notify all of the parties. If the Chief Counsel determines that consolidation would have an adverse effect on a substantial right of any party, the matters may not be consolidated regardless of the parties' consent.
5. (e) Any party may file an objection to consolidation not later than 15 days from the date the Chief of Board Proceedings issues the notice described in subdivision (d). Upon receipt of an objection, the matters must be deconsolidated unless the Chief Counsel determines that the objection is frivolous or deconsolidation would result in the misuse of administrative resources.

Note: Authority cited: Article XIII, Section 11, California Constitution; Sections 15606 and 15640, Government Code; and Sections 251, 1840, 11651, 13170 and 32451, Revenue and Taxation Code. Reference: Sections 15606 and 15640, Government Code; and Sections 254.5, 254.6, 742, 748, 1840, 5148, 12429, 12636, 12637, 12951, 12977, 12978, 12981, 32255, 32256, 32256.5, 32257, 32302, 32312, 32313, 32401, 32402, 32402.1, 32404, 32407 and 32440, Revenue and Taxation Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-7-2008; operative 2-6-2008 (Register 2008, No. 2).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (c)(2) and Note filed 7-30-2020 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2020, No. 31).