23 CAR § 301-1309. Briefs

(a) Briefs may be filed by a party or interested nonparty either before or during the course of a hearing or within such time as the Securities Commissioner designates. (b) Failure to file a brief shall in no way prejudice the rights of any party. (c) The order of filing briefs or reply briefs shall be designated by the Commissioner. (d) A party may request an extension of the briefing schedule set by the commissioner prior to the due date. (e) Late briefs may be considered by the commissioner at his or her discretion.