In hearings on formal complaints, petitions, and applications, the complainant, petitioner, or applicant must open and close. In all other hearings, the hearing officer may direct who shall open and close. The hearing officer shall designate at which stage an intervenor shall be heard.

History: Effective January 1, 1980; amended effective November 1, 1994; May 1, 1996.

General Authority: NDCC 6-01-04, 28-32-02

Law Implemented: NDCC 6-01-01, 6-01-04, 28-32-11.1