HAR §18-237-200-17. Consolidation; separate hearings

(a) The presiding officer, upon his or her own initiative or upon motion, may consolidate for hearing or for other purposes or may contemporaneously consider two or more proceedings involving the same parties if the presiding officer finds that the consolidation or contemporaneous hearing will be conducive to the proper dispatch of the business of the department and to the ends of justice and will not unduly delay the proceedings. (b) The presiding officer, upon his or her own initiative or upon motion, may separate any issue, appeal, or other matter for hearing or for other purposes if the director or presiding officer finds that the separation will be conducive to the proper dispatch of the business of the department and to the ends of justice. [Eff ] (Auth: HRS §§231- 10.7; 237-8) (Imp: HRS §§91-9, 237-30.5)