New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 1 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND MARKETS
Chapter VIII - Administration
Part 367 - Procedures On Adjudicatory Proceedings And Appeals
Section 367.5 - Opportunity to present written argument

All parties shall be afforded an opportunity to present written argument on issues of law and an opportunity to present evidence and such argument on issues of fact; provided, however, that nothing contained herein shall be construed to prevent the department from allowing parties to present oral argument within a reasonable time. In fixing the time and place for hearings and oral argument, due regard shall be had for the convenience of the parties. Parties may also file answers and responsive pleadings.