1. (a) The board shall conduct a hearing on all issues for decision.

2. (b) Each party shall have the opportunity to:

   1. (1) Examine all documents and records used at the hearing;
   2. (2) Have witnesses and cross examine adverse witnesses;
   3. (3) Express all relevant facts through oral, written and demonstrative evidence; and
   4. (4) Present and refute any testimony and evidence.
3. (c) All oral testimony shall be presented under oath or affirmation.

4. (d) At the opening of a hearing, the presiding chair of the board shall:

   1. (1) Determine the identities of the parties, their representatives and witnesses;
   2. (2) Obtain the correct spelling and pronunciation of the names and addresses of the parties, their representatives and witnesses;
   3. (3) Identify the board members and their official title; and

   4. (4) Summarize the:

      1. a. Purpose of the hearing;
      2. b. Issues involved;
      3. c. Procedural rights of the parties; and
      4. d. Possible consequences of the determination of the issues.
5. (e) The board shall inspect and test drive the motor vehicle subject to arbitration, as it deems appropriate.

Source. #6994, eff 5-7-99; ss by #8882, INTERIM, eff 5-5-07, EXPIRES: 11-1-07; ss by 8996, eff 9-28-07