Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 561 - State Department of Agriculture
HEARINGS FOR ADJUDICATION OF CONTESTED CASES
Section 561.470 - Hearing officer: Appointment; authority; limitations on authority

Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 561.470

Current through December 12, 2024

1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 233B.124, the Board or Department may designate an attorney who is licensed to practice law in this State to serve as a hearing officer in a contested case.

2. A hearing officer so appointed may:

(a) Question witnesses;

(b) Make rulings on motions and objections;

(c) Submit suggested findings of fact and conclusions of law concerning the hearing to the Board or Department; and

(d) Provide legal advice as required by the Board or Department during the course of a hearing or during deliberation after a hearing, unless such advice is provided by other means.

In any contested case in which a hearing officer is designated pursuant to the provisions of this section, the Board or Department will make the final decision in the case.

3. In any contested case in which a hearing officer is not designated by the Board or Department, the Board or Department will designate its presiding officer, chair or other member of the Board or employee of the Department to conduct the hearing.

Added to NAC by Bd. of Agriculture, eff. 2-20-96

NRS 561.105

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