LAC 43:XV.6727. Powers of the Commissioner or His Authorized Representatives

A. Under the regulations of this Chapter, the commissioner or his authorized representatives may: 1. administer oaths and affirmations; 2. issue subpoenas; 3. issue appropriate orders relating to discovery; 4. rule on procedural requests or similar matters; 5. hold conferences for settlement or simplification of the issues; 6. regulate the course of the hearing; 7. rule on offers of proof and receive relevant evidence; 8. take other actions authorized by this Chapter, by the Louisiana Administrative Procedure Act, or by the Act; and 9. make or recommend decisions in accordance with the Louisiana Administrative Procedure Act. B. The commissioner or his authorized representatives may order a prehearing conference: 1. to simplify and clarify issues; 2. to receive stipulations and admissions; 3. to explore the possibility of agreement disposing of any or all of the issues in dispute; and 4. for such other purposes as may be appropriate.