---
kind: "section"
citation: "21 C.F.R. § 12.99"
title: "21"
number: "12.99"
heading: "Motions."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/21/12.99"
---

# §12.99. Motions.

- (a) A motion on any matter relating to the proceeding is to be filed under [§ 12.80](/cfr/21/12.80.md), and must include a draft order, except one made in the course of an oral hearing before the presiding officer.
- (b) A response may be filed within 10 days of service of a motion. The time may be shortened or extended by the presiding officer for good cause shown.
- (c) **The moving party has no right to reply, except as permitted by the presiding officer.**
- (d) The presiding officer shall rule upon the motion and may certify that ruling to the Commissioner for interlocutory review.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 21 U.S.C. 141-149, 321-393, 467f, 679, 821, 1034; 42 U.S.C. 201, 262, 263b-263n, 264; 15 U.S.C. 1451-1461; 5 U.S.C. 551-558, 701-721; 28 U.S.C. 2112.

### Source

Source: 44 FR 22339, Apr. 13, 1979, unless otherwise noted.