§1149.54. Are there sanctions for misconduct?

45 C.F.R. § 1149.54

(a)

The ALJ may sanction a person, including any party or representative, as outlined in § 1149.55, for the following:

(1)

Failing to comply with an order, rule, or procedure governing the proceeding;

(2)

Failing to prosecute or defend an action; or

(3)

Engaging in other misconduct that interferes with the speedy, orderly, and fair conduct of a hearing.

(b)

Any sanction issued under this section must reasonably relate to the severity and nature of the misconduct.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority: 5 U.S.C. App. 8G(a)(2); 20 U.S.C. 959; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; 31 U.S.C. 3801-3812.

Source: 79 FR 67081, Nov. 12, 2014, unless otherwise noted.