What are the powers of the ALJ?

The ALJ has all powers necessary to conduct the hearing process in a fair, orderly, expeditious, and impartial manner, including the powers to: (a) Administer oaths and affirmations; (b) Issue subpoenas to the extent authorized by law; (c) Rule on motions; (d) Authorize discovery under exceptional circumstances as provided in this subpart; (e) Hold hearings and conferences; (f) Regulate the course of hearings; (g) Call and question witnesses; (h) Exclude any person from a hearing or conference for misconduct or other good cause; (i) Impose non-monetary sanctions for a person's failure to comply with an ALJ order or provision of this subpart; (j) Issue a recommended decision; and (k) Take any other action authorized by law.