Section 185.80. Continuances

(a) All applications for continuance, made prior to the hearing shall be in writing, shall set forth the reasons therefor, and shall be filed with the Commission in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania notice of such application by mail or otherwise to all parties or their attorneys. At the time of the hearing, applications for continuance may be made orally. If requested and in the manner prescribed by the Commission, the party applying for the continuance shall substantiate the reasons contained in such application.

(b) When application is made for continuance of a cause because of the illness of an applicant, licensee, witness or counsel, such application shall be accompanied by a medical certificate attesting to such illness and inability to appear.

(c) An application for continuance of any Commission hearing must be received by the Commission in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania at least 96 hours prior to the time fixed for hearing. An application received by the Commission within the 96 hour period will not be granted unless a satisfactory arrangement in writing is made with the Commission for the payment of all expenses resulting from such continuance. However, the Commission may waive payment of such expenses for extenuating circumstances.

(d) If the Commission approves the application for continuance, the Commission forthwith shall set a date for the continued hearing.