NAC624.7286. Order of proceedings.

     1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a hearing in a contested case will be conducted in the following order:

     (a) The hearing will be called to order and the parties will be introduced on the record.

     (b) The complaint, notice of hearing, answer and the file of the Board that relates to the complaint may be placed in evidence.

     (c) Any preliminary motions or stipulations will be considered.

     (d) The Board or its attorney will present its case.

     (e) The respondent will present his or her case.

     (f) If allowed by the Board, rebuttal evidence and closing arguments will be presented.

     (g) The Board may deliberate the case.

     2. A member of the Board may question a witness at any time.

     3. The Board may waive any provision of this section, including taking witnesses out of order, to expedite or ensure the fairness of the hearing.

     (Added to NAC by Contractors’ Bd. by R014-02, eff. 7-2-2002; A by R190-03, 1-22-2004)