Whenever an administrative hearing must be held pursuant to this chapter, it shall be chaired by the person to whom the Secretary has delegated this function. Hearing procedures shall be carried out so as to allow the parties to submit all the evidence deemed necessary, introduce witnesses, interrogate the witnesses of the other party, and argue their cases. The parties may be represented by attorneys, if they so desire.
History —Aug. 1, 2003, No. 177, § 28, eff. 90 days after Aug. 1, 2003.