Sec. 18c-5305. Hearings in Non-Relocation Towing Authority Cases.

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(1)Hearings on Fitness Required. Hearings on applications for non-relocation towing licenses shall be governed by the provisions of Section 18c-2101 of this Code, with regard to the issue of fitness; and by the provisions of subsection

(2)of Section 18c-2102 of this Code, with regard to the issue of public need/public convenience and necessity. Hearings in other non-relocation towing cases shall be governed by the provisions of Section 18c-2102 of this Code.

(2)Setting and Conduct of Licensing Hearings.

(a)Regional Hearings. Hearings on applications for non-relocation towing licenses shall be consolidated and conducted regionally for the convenience of the parties. Where practicable:

(i)Hearings shall be conducted at a location not more than 50 miles from the principal place of the applicant's business;

(ii)The Commission shall schedule joint hearings at each regional location.

(b)Scheduling of Hearings. Hearings on applications for non-relocation towing licenses shall be scheduled and concluded so as to minimize inconvenience to the parties. Where practicable, hearings on an application shall be concluded in a single day, unless:

(i)Continuance is required for the applicant to produce evidence of its fitness; or

(ii)A petition for leave to intervene in opposition is properly filed and granted.