§ 82-5-32.1.a. Consumer Protection Commission duties and hearings.

(a)

In addition to all other duties, the Commission shall act upon appeals from actions taken by the Director.

(b)

All hearings or other public proceedings conducted by the Commission in accordance with this section shall be conducted in an informal manner. The Commission shall have the discretion to admit all evidence which may be of probative value even if that evidence is not in accord with formal rules of legal practice and procedure. Applicants and appellants may appear, either by personal appearance, legal counsel, or other representation, to present argument and evidence on their behalf. In addition, the Commission may establish rules of procedure for the conduct of hearings. Any interested party may record all public proceedings of any hearing in any manner which shall not impede the orderly conduct of the hearing.

(c)

The Commission shall report all recommendations and/or decisions in writing, and the Commission shall furnish copies of those decisions to the Director and to any applicant or appellant affected thereby. (04-13-82; 51-17-82.)