NAC679B.170. Definitions.

As used in NAC 679B.161 to 679B.480, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires:

     1. “Hearing officer” means the Commissioner or another person designated by the Commissioner to conduct a hearing.

     2. “Intervener” means a person, other than an original party to a proceeding, whose pecuniary interests may be directly and immediately affected by the proceeding and who has secured an order from a hearing officer granting leave to intervene.

     3. “Party” means the Division, any other original party to the proceeding and any intervener.

     4. “Petitioner” means a person who applies for a hearing before the Division.

     5. “Respondent” means a person who is required to respond in an administrative proceeding commenced by the Division or the Commissioner.

     6. “Staff” means persons employed by or working with the Division.

     [Comm’r of Insurance, M-1 §§ 4-13, eff. 5-13-72]—(NAC A 11-21-88; 1-27-92; 5-27-92; 12-15-94)