§ 84.1-1-3. Consumer protection commission duties and hearings.

(a)

In addition to all other duties, the Commission will consider applications for operator's certificates and taxicab rate changes and act upon appeals from actions taken by the Director.

(b)

All hearings or other public proceedings conducted by the Commission in accordance with this Chapter will be conducted in an informal manner. The Commission will 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 will not impede the orderly conduct of the hearing.

(c)

The Commission will report all recommendations and/or decisions in writing, and the Commission will furnish copies of those decisions to the Director and to any applicant or appellant affected thereby. To any other person entitled to receive a copy pursuant to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, the Commission will furnish copies in accordance with that Act.

(4-00-84.1; 56-08-84.1; 39-16-84.1.)

(4-00-84.1; 56-08-84.1; 39-16-84.1.)