The director or the administrative law judge, whoever is conducting the hearing or other proceeding is hereby authorized to assess all or a part of the certified shorthand reporter's fees to any party to the proceedings for compensation and shall note the amounts assessed on the findings, award or order.

L. 1927, ch. 232, § 40; L. 1951, ch. 305, § 3; L. 1960, ch. 49, § 1; L. 1961, ch. 244, § 7; L. 1974, ch. 203, § 41; L. 1991, ch. 144, § 11; L. 1993, ch. 286, § 57; July 1.