PURPOSE: This rule sets out when notice of hearing will be given, the content of notice, time limits of the hearing notice and date and when continuances will be granted.

1. (1) Immediately upon setting a hearing, the division will mail a notice of hearing to-

   1. (A) All parties named. If a party cannot be reached at the last known address, notice shall be given by publication pursuant to Missouri Rule of Civil Procedure 54.17;
   2. (B) Any other person the commissioner determines should have notice of the hearing; and
   3. (C) If there is a large group whose rights would be affected by the proceeding, notice will be given to a sufficient number of class members as the commissioner determines will give adequate notice to the class.

2. (2) Notice of hearing shall contain:

   1. (A) Caption and number of the case;
   2. (B) Copies of all documents filed;
   3. (C) Date filed;
   4. (D) Name of party filing;
   5. (E) When answers, if required, must be filed;
   6. (F) Citation to rules promulgated by the commissioner regarding hearings; and
   7. (G) Time, place and date of hearing.
3. (3) Time Limits. Notice shall be given immediately upon the setting of the hearing. The hearing must be set within fifteen (15) days of filing a request for hearing. Any hearing scheduled under the provisions of these rules shall be held not more than ninety (90) days from the date of request, subject to more restrictive statutory limitations.

4. (4) Continuance. The commissioner shall grant formal requests for continuances upon good cause shown.

   Auth: section 409.413, RSMo (1986).” Original rule filed Aug. II, f978, effectiue Feb. 11,1979. *Original authority I967.