Section 5.409. Copies and form of documentary evidence

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, Chapters 1 and 3 (relating to rules of administrative practice and procedure; and special provisions), when exhibits of a documentary character are offered in evidence, copies shall be furnished to the presiding officer and to the parties present at the hearing, unless the presiding officer otherwise directs. Two copies of each exhibit of documentary character shall be furnished for the use of the Commission unless otherwise directed by the presiding officer.

(b) Whenever practicable, all exhibits of a documentary character received in evidence must be on paper of good quality and so prepared as to be plainly legible and durable, whether printed, typewritten or otherwise reproduced, and conform to Chapter 1, Subchapter D (relating to documentary filings) whenever practicable.

(c) Subsection (a) is identical to 1 Pa. Code § 35.169 (relating to copies to parties and agency). Subsection (b) is identical to 1 Pa. Code § 35.168 (relating to form and size of documentary evidence).

The provisions of this § 5.409 adopted October 12, 1984, effective January 1, 1985, 14 Pa.B. 3819; amended April 28, 2006, effective April 29, 2006, 36 Pa.B. 2097. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (225706).

Notation

Authority

The provisions of this § 5.409 amended under the Public Utility Code, 66 Pa.C.S. § § 501, 504—506, 1301 and 1501.

Cross References

This section cited in 52 Pa. Code § 5.74 (relating to filing of petitions to intervene); and 52 Pa. Code § 5.407 (relating to records of other proceedings).