Section 446-08-560 - Hearing officer authority The hearing officer shall have the authority to:
(1) Rule on evidentiary matters during the course of the hearing;(2) Take official notice of facts pursuant to RCW 34.05.452(5);(3) Regulate the course of the hearing and take any appropriate action necessary to maintain order during the hearing;(4) Permit or require oral argument or briefs and determine the time limits for submission thereof; and(5) Take any other action necessary and authorized by any applicable statute or rule.Wash. Admin. Code § 446-08-560
Adopted by WSR 14-03-020, filed 1/7/14, effective 2/7/2014