1. (a)

   1. (1) If requested, the Board shall provide an opportunity for a full hearing, including the right to counsel and cross-examination for all interested parties, in a proceeding regarding any benefit provided under this title.

   2. (2)

      1. (i) Through the member presiding at a hearing, the Board may:

         1. 1. administer oaths; and
         2. 2. apply to the circuit court of any county for a subpoena for a witness.

      2. (ii) If the Board applies for a subpoena under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, the circuit court shall grant the subpoena if the court finds that:

         1. 1. the evidence of the witness is necessary to provide a fair hearing; and
         2. 2. requiring attendance by the witness would not be oppressive.

2. (b)

   1. (1) The Board shall keep a record of its proceedings.
   2. (2) The record shall be open to public inspection.

Amended by Acts 2013, c. 119, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2013.