1. (a) Consolidate for hearing or decision any number of issues or appeals when the facts and circumstances are similar and no substantial right of any party will be prejudiced.
2. (b) Combine other related hearings to the extent confidentiality is not violated, grant continuances, and hold additional Fair Hearings as necessary to dispose of all issues.

The Hearing Officer may, on his/her own motion or the motion of any party, as the Hearing Officer deems appropriate:

Note: Authority cited: Sections 20, 100275(a) and 123805, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 123805 and 123850, Health and Safety Code.

History

1. Change without regulatory effect pursuant to Section 100, Title 1, California Code of Regulations adding new section filed 3-9-90 (Register 90, No. 13). For prior history, see Title 17, Part I, Subchapter 3, Sections 2890-2923, not consecutive.

2. Change without regulatory effect renumbering former section 42326 to section 42050 and renumbering former section 42709 to section 42326, including amendment of first paragraph and Note, filed 1-28-2009 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2009, No. 5).