Hearings shall be informal unless a party requests that the rules of evidence be in effect at the hearing in the specified manner.
Either party may file a motion for a rules of evidence hearing by delivering a written request to the agency at least three (3) days prior to the date set for hearing. Such request shall include the requesting party's agreement to be liable for the payment of the costs incurred thereby and upon any appeal or review thereof; including the costs of court reporting services which the party shall procure for the hearing.
All costs of a formal hearing shall be paid by the party or parties against whom a final decision is rendered.
249 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 1, § 018