§9053. Disposition without full hearing
Unless otherwise provided by law, agencies may: [PL 1977, c. 551, §3 (NEW).]
1. Responsibility. Place on any party the responsibility of requesting a hearing if the agency notifies him in writing of his right to a hearing, and of his responsibility to request the hearing;
[PL 1977, c. 551, §3 (NEW).]
2. Stipulation, settlement, consent order. Make informal disposition of any adjudicatory proceeding by stipulation, agreed settlement or consent order;
[PL 1977, c. 551, §3 (NEW).]
3. Default. Make informal disposition of any adjudicatory proceeding by default, provided that notice has been given that failure to take required action may result in default, and further provided that any such default may be set aside by the agency for good cause shown; and
[PL 1977, c. 551, §3 (NEW).]
4. Issues limited. Limit the issues to be heard or vary any procedure prescribed by agency rule or this subchapter if the parties and the agency agree to such limitation or variation, or if no prejudice to any party will result.
[PL 1977, c. 551, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 551, §3 (NEW).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES
Part 18: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
Chapter 375: MAINE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT
Subchapter 4: ADJUDICATORY PROCEEDINGS
5 §9051-A. Notice of environmental agency adjudicatory proceedings
5 §9052-A. Holding of hearings
5 §9053. Disposition without full hearing
5 §9055. Ex parte communications; separation of functions
5 §9056. Opportunity to be heard
5 §9060. Subpoenas and discovery