The Hearing Officer, the Director of Fair Hearings or designee may reschedule a hearing for good and sufficient cause. The Hearing Officer, Director of Fair Hearings or designee shall consider how much advance notice of non-attendance was given and the reason for the request. Should any party be granted such request, the Department shall schedule the hearing within 45 business days, unless the Appellant requests additional time and such time is granted, and the time requirement for scheduling as set forth in 110 CMR 10.10(1) shall be extended by the number of continuance days granted.
110 CMR, § 10.17