Pennsylvania Code
Title 37 - LAW
Part III - Agencies and Offices
Subpart L - State Health Facility Hearing Board
Chapter 197 - PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 197.16a - Inactive appeals

In the case of an appeal which has been inactive for a period of at least 1 year, the Executive Director shall cause to be issued a rule directing the appellant to show cause why the appeal should not be discontinued for want of prosecution. If no answer to the rule to show cause is filed by the appellant, or if appellant fails to show good cause for continuing the appeal, an order shall be issued discontinuing the appeal with prejudice.

The provisions of this §197.16a issued under section 805(b) of the Health Care Facilities Act (35 P. S. § 448.805(b)).