Pennsylvania Code
Title 49 - PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL STANDARDS
Part I - DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Subpart A - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL AFFAIRS
Chapter 16 - STATE BOARD OF MEDICINE-GENERAL PROVISIONS
Subchapter E - MEDICAL DISCIPLINARY PROCESS AND PROCEDURES
HEARING EXAMINERS AND MEDICAL CONSULTANTS
Section 16.56 - Formal hearings open to public

Formal disciplinary proceedings are open to the public. Members of the press may request in advance of the hearing permission from the presiding officer for the electronic recording of the proceedings. Upon the consideration of objections by the parties, the hearing examiner may permit the electronic recording of the proceeding by members of the press if the presiding officer determines that the recording will not interfere with the efficient conduct or impartiality and fairness of the proceedings.

The provisions of this § 16.56 issued under sections 8 and 9 of the Medical Practice Act of 1985 (63 P. S. §§ 422.8 and 422.9).