LAC 46:LXX.12701. Place and Nature of Hearings

A. All official hearings conducted in any proceeding shall be open to the public, unless the Commission, Hearing Panel or the Hearing Master decides that a closed hearing is necessary to protect information that is exempt from public disclosure under the Public Records Act, La. R.S. 44:1 et seq. and/or Rule 10. A hearing shall remain closed only for the period of time necessary to consider the confidential information. All hearings shall be held in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, unless the Commission shall designate another place of hearing.