1. (a) Unless otherwise provided by statute, all hearings shall be open to the public.
2. (b) Unless by statute or by direction of the Commissioner a different place is designated, all hearings of the department shall be held at Hartford at the Office of the Commissioner.
3. (c) At any public hearing, the Commissioner or presiding officer may direct that any recording, radio, television or broadcasting equipment is to be placed in a stationery location and handled in such a manner as possible so as not to disturb the proceedings or create a safety hazard.

(Effective September 25, 1992; Amended February 1, 2001)