Pennsylvania Code
Title 7 - AGRICULTURE
Part V-A - Rules of Procedure
Chapter 131 - RULES OF PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
HEARINGS AND CONFERENCES
Section 131.32 - Hearings

Universal Citation: 7 PA Code ยง 131.32

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024

(a) When the proceedings are at issue and hearing is required, a formal evidentiary hearing shall be scheduled and a notice of hearing shall be sent to all parties to the proceedings. Unless ordered otherwise hearings shall be held in Harrisburg.

(b) The Secretary may order proceedings involving a common question of law or fact to be consolidated for hearing of any or all of the matters in issue in the proceedings.

(c) A hearing will not be held if waived by appellant or respondent or if the parties stipulate all of the essential facts or agree to submit direct and rebuttal testimony or documentary evidence in affidavit form, sworn or affirmed on personal knowledge or by deposition.

(d) Hearings will not be continued except for compelling reasons. Requests for continuances shall be submitted to the Secretary in writing with a copy served upon the other parties to the proceedings.

(e) Subsections (a)-(c) supersede 1 Pa. Code § §35.101, 35.121 and 35.122 (relating to waiver of hearing; initiation of hearings; and consolidation of formal proceedings) and other applicable sections of the general rules including sections concerning the same, similar or related subject matter as subsections (a)-(c).

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