Code of Maine Rules
01 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY
001 - AGRICULTURE - GENERAL
Chapter 1 - RULES OF PROCEDURE GOVERNING PESTICIDE HEARINGS
Section 001-1-12 - General Conduct of Rearing
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
A. Opening Statement: The presiding officer shall open the hearing by describing in general terms the purpose of the hearing and the general procedure governing the conduct.
B. Transcription of Testimony: All testimony at a hearing shall be recorded and, if necessary, transcribed.
C. Witnesses: Witnesses shall be sworn. Witnesses will be required to state for the record their name, residence and who they represent, if anyone, for the purpose of the hearing.
D. Testimony: All persons offering testimony in written form may offer a brief oral summary of the writing.
All persons offering testimony in written form may be subject to questioning. This sub-section D shall not be construed to prevent oral testimony at a scheduled hearing by any member of the public who requests and is granted time to testify.