NAC616C.282. Failure to comply with regulations.

If a party or his or her counsel or licensed representative fails or refuses to comply with NAC 616C.274 to 616C.336, inclusive, the hearing or appeals officer may make such orders as are necessary to direct the course of the hearing, including, but not limited to, the following:

     1. Continue the hearing until the party or counsel or licensed representative complies with the requirements.

     2. Restrict or prohibit the introduction of evidence.

     3. Dismiss the matter.

     4. If the failure or refusal to comply is by a licensed representative, refer the matter to the senior appeals officer for appropriate action pursuant to NAC 616C.350 to 616C.377, inclusive.

     5. If the failure or refusal to comply is by an insurer or a third-party administrator, refer the matter to the Commissioner of Insurance for appropriate action.

     6. If the failure or refusal to comply is by an attorney licensed in this State, refer the matter to the State Bar of Nevada for appropriate action.

     (Added to NAC by Hearings Div., eff. 11-26-84; A 5-23-96; R184-07, 9-29-2008)