Section 89.161. Oral argument

At the close of the taking of testimony in each proceeding the hearing committee or special master may hear oral argument on the issues in the proceeding. As provided by § 89.101 (relating to recording of proceedings) oral argument shall be excluded from the transcript and shall not become a part of the record. No other oral argument shall be heard by a hearing committee or special master.

The provisions of this § 89.161 amended November 14 and 17, 1989 and December 6 and 20, 1989, effective April 14, 1990, 20 Pa.B. 2009. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (143993).