A hearing officer may, either on the hearing officer's own motion or at the request of any party, allow and fix a time for the presentation of oral argument imposing such limits of time on the argument as the hearing officer deems appropriate. Such argument shall be transcribed and bound with the transcript of testimony unless waived by the hearing officer and all parties. Request for authority to present oral argument before a quorum of the board may be made at any time during the hearing, at the conclusion of the taking of evidence or on brief. The board will announce and fix the time for oral argument, if allowed.
General Authority: NDCC 4-18.1-20
Law Implemented: NDCC 4-18.1-20
N.D. Admin Code 51-01-02-12