Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 50, December 14, 2024
Section 5.485 - Manner of conduct of hearings(a) The presiding officer will conduct a fair and impartial hearing and maintain order.(b) The presiding officer may note on the record a party's disregard of a ruling. When necessary, the presiding officer may submit a report to the Commission recommending suspension and disbarment of the offending person as provided by § 1.27 (referring to suspension and disbarment).(c) Subsections (a) and (b) supersede 1 Pa. Code §35.189 (relating to manner of conduct of hearings).The provisions of this § 5.485 adopted October 12, 1984, effective 1/1/1985, 14 Pa.B. 3819; amended April 28, 2006, effective 4/29/2006, 36 Pa.B. 2097.The provisions of this § 5.485 amended under the Public Utility Code, 66 Pa.C.S. § § 501, 504-506, 1301 and 1501.