1. (a) In any adjudicative proceeding before the department, all motions, requests, and actions shall be conducted pursuant to RSA 541-A:31 through 38.

2. (b) Hearings shall be conducted with the respondent, the department, and any witnesses physically present before the hearing officer. A remote hearing shall be conducted upon motion of any party if the hearing officer determines that:

   1. (1) There is good cause as set forth in paragraph (c), below; and
   2. (2) Conducting the hearing with one or more parties participating remotely would not violate any law or rule or constitutional protections, and would promote the fair, accurate, and efficient resolution of issues pending before the department.

3. (c) Good cause shall include:

   1. (1) Excessive distance to the hearing location;
   2. (2) Physical disability or impairment of the respondent;
   3. (3) Transportation difficulties;
   4. (4) The physical presence of the respondent would threaten the health or safety of the respondent or any other individual; or
   5. (5) Other circumstance that would prevent the respondent or other parties from being able to appear and participate in person at the hearing.

Source. (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Ins 200) #13073-A, eff 7-27-20