Section 4901:2-7-16 - Conduct of hearing(A) Unless otherwise provided in this chapter, all hearings occur in accordance with Chapter 4901-1 of the Administrative Code.(B) Subsequent to a respondent filing a request for administrative hearing pursuant to rule 4901:2-7-13 of the Administrative Code, a prehearing conference may be scheduled in accordance with rule 4901-1-26 of the Administrative Code, unless otherwise ordered by the commission or agreed by the parties.(C) Discovery can occur in accordance with rules 4901-1-16 to 4901-1-24 of the Administrative Code except that depositions are permitted only upon agreement of all parties or motion granted by the commission, the legal director, the deputy legal director, or the attorney examiner assigned to the case, which leave can not be unreasonably withheld.(D) The commission, the legal director, the deputy legal director, or an attorney examiner assigns the time and place for an evidentiary hearing. The evidentiary hearing may consist of written stipulations, oral testimony, or such other evidence that is admitted.Ohio Admin. Code 4901:2-7-16
Effective: 7/1/2023
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 3/27/2023 and 06/20/2028
Promulgated Under: 111.15
Statutory Authority: 4905.81, 4923.04, 4923.99
Rule Amplifies: 4905.81, 4923.04, 4923.99
Prior Effective Dates: 09/28/1988 (Emer.), 12/23/1988, 12/14/1995, 10/22/2007, 09/05/2011, 07/22/2016