If either criminal or civil proceedings are filed on a matter pending before the commission, any complaint based on the same matter may be suspended or dismissed, to avoid duplication of effort.

(Authorized by K.S.A. 44-1004, 44-1034, 44-1121; implementing K.S.A. 44-1004, K.S.A. 2019 Supp. 44-1005, K.S.A. 2019 Supp. 44-1019, K.S.A. 44-1033, K.S.A. 44-1115; effective, E-74-14, Dec. 28, 1973; effective May 1, 1975; amended March 12, 2021.)