Sec. 87.
(1) An agency may order a rehearing in a contested case on its own motion or on request of a party.
(2) Where for justifiable reasons the record of testimony made at the hearing is found by the agency to be inadequate for purposes of judicial review, the agency on its own motion or on request of a party shall order a rehearing.
(3) A request for a rehearing shall be filed within the time fixed by this act for instituting proceedings for judicial review. A rehearing shall be noticed and conducted in the same manner as an original hearing. The evidence received at the rehearing shall be included in the record for agency reconsideration and for judicial review. A decision or order may be amended or vacated after the rehearing.
History: 1969, Act 306, Eff. July 1, 1970 ;-- Am. 1970, Act 40, Imd. Eff. July 1, 1970 Popular Name: Act 306Popular Name: APA
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 24 - Printing and State Documents
Act 306 of 1969 - Administrative Procedures Act of 1969 (24.201 - 24.328)
306-1969-4 - Chapter 4 Procedures in Contested Cases (24.271...24.288)
Section 24.272 - Defaults, Written Answers, Evidence, Argument, Cross-Examination.
Section 24.273 - Subpoenas; Issuance; Revocation.
Section 24.274 - Oaths; Depositions; Disclosure of Agency Records.
Section 24.275 - Evidence; Admissibility, Objections, Submission in Written Form.
Section 24.276 - Evidence to Be Entered on Record; Documentary Evidence.
Section 24.277 - Official Notice of Facts; Evaluation of Evidence.
Section 24.278 - Stipulations; Disposition of Cases, Methods.
Section 24.279 - Presiding Officers; Designation; Disqualification, Inability.
Section 24.280 - Presiding Officer; Powers and Duties; “Nonmeeting Day” Defined.
Section 24.281 - Proposals for Decision; Contents.
Section 24.282 - Communications by Agency Staff; Limitations; Exceptions.
Section 24.285 - Final Decision and Order.
Section 24.286 - Official Records of Hearings.
Section 24.288 - Contested Case for Permit Under MCL 324.1301.