Ala. Admin. Code r. 625-X-11-.03

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 12, September 30, 2024

Section 625-X-11-.03 - Costs

(1) The following costs may in the Board's discretion be taxed against any person who is subject to the regulatory authority of the Board pursuant to statute or rule or regulation:

(a)Preparation of Complaint

(b)Service of Complaint

(c)Witness Subpoena Fee, for each subpoena for a witness or production of a document. Additional charges will be made for any actual expense incurred for any actual subpoena.

(d)Discovery Costs. Actual expense incurred by Board in pre-hearing discovery.

(e)Attendance Fee. Per diem charge for each Board member in attendance at a hearing (one day minimum).

(f)Expert Witness Fees. All fees and expenses charged by any expert witness whose services are reasonably necessary in the opinion of the Board for the prosecution of the case who appears at a hearing or whose deposition is taken or whose services are otherwise utilized.

(g)Travel Costs. Aggregate mileage incurred by all Board members in attending hearing at state approved reimbursement rates.

(h)Reporter Appearance Fees. Actual cost.

(i)Hearing Room Fee. Actual cost, if any, incurred for hearing room.

(j)Appeal Transmission. Actual fee plus per page copying charge.

(k)Cancellation of Revoked License.

(2) As used in this rule, the term "Board Member" shall mean any employee or agent of the state of Alabama who appears at a hearing, including but not limited to Board members, the Executive Director, attorneys for the Board, investigators and security officers.

Author: Cynthia G. Powell, O.T.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 625-X-11-.03

Filed January 7, 1992.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 34-39-7, 34-39-16.