Appeal hearings shall be conducted, for the purposes of this subchapter, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, Chapter 5, Part 1 of Division 3, Title 2, Government Code, commencing with section 11500. The ALJ has sole discretion as to whether to conduct a hearing, or proceed with a decision based solely on the written material. If a hearing is held, the ALJ shall have discretion to limit the number of witnesses and the time allocated to each, and authority to permit or limit cross-examination. There shall be no right to take depositions, issue interrogatories, and accept submission of non-party Amicus Briefs or documents.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 14837 and 14843, Government Code. Reference: Sections 11500, 11501, 11502, 11503, 11504, 11504.5, 11505, 11506, 11507, 11507.3, 11507.5, 11507.6, 11507.7, 11508, 11509, 11511.5, 11511.7, 11512, 11513, 11514, 11515, 11516, 11517, 11518, 11518.5, 11519, 11520, 11521, 11523, 11524, 11526, 11527 and 11528, Government Code.

History

1. Renumbering and amendment of former section 1896.20 to section 1896.24 filed 6-29-2023; operative 6-29-2023 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2023, No. 26).