Section 18 AAC 15.230 - Consolidation and severance(a) The commissioner may consolidate, in whole or in part, two or more proceedings to be held under this chapter, if the commissioner determines that a joint hearing on any or all of the matters at issue would expedite or simplify consideration of the issues and that consolidation would not prejudice a party. Consolidation does not affect the right of a party to raise issues that might have been raised had consolidation not occurred.(b) If the commissioner determines that consolidation is not conducive to an expeditious, full, and fair hearing, a party or issue may be severed and heard in a separate proceeding.(c) After referral to the office of administrative hearings as required or permitted under AS 44.64.030, consolidation or severance is governed by 2 AAC 64.190.Eff. 11/25/77, Register 64; am 7/11/2002, Register 163; am 11/5/2017,Register 224, January 2018Authority: AS 46.03.020
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