Pennsylvania Code (Last Updated: April 5, 2016) |
Title 7. AGRICULTURE |
PART V-A. Rules of Procedure |
Chapter 131. Rules of Practice and Procedure |
Section 131.31. Conferences
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(a) The Secretary, on his own motion or on motion of a party, may hold a conference either prior to or during a hearing for the purpose of considering offers of settlement, adjustment of the proceeding or an issue therein, or other matters to expedite the orderly conduct and disposition of a hearing.
(b) Stipulations of the parties or rulings of the Secretary as a result of the conference shall be binding upon the parties.
(c) Subsections (a) and (b) supplement 1 Pa. Code § § 35.111 and 35.114 (relating to conferences to adjust, settle or expedite proceedings; and authority of presiding officer at conference).
The provisions of this § 131.31 adopted February 25, 1972, effective February 26, 1972, 2 Pa.B. 664.