1. (a) If the board concludes that opening statements would be beneficial to its understanding of the case, the board shall permit each party to make a brief opening statement before presenting the evidence in its case in chief.
2. (b) If the board concludes that closing statements would be beneficial to its understanding of the case, the board shall permit each party to make a brief closing statement at the conclusion of the hearing.
3. (c) In disciplinary appeals, the appellant shall make its closing statement, if any, last.
4. (d) Neither party shall be required to present an opening statement or a closing statement unless the board requests that the party do so for the reasons set forth in (a) or (b) above.

Source. (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Per-A 200) #7378, eff 10-23-00; ss by #9205, eff 10-23-08