Hearings prior to suspension or revocation for alcohol offenses

Hearings authorized under North Dakota Century Code section 39-20-05 shall be scheduled by the hearing officer assigned to the particular case, by sending notice to the licensee, or the licensee's counsel, if any. The date, time, and place of the hearing shall be established by the hearing officer as workload permits. The scheduled date, time, and place for hearing may be changed only with the permission of the hearing officer, bearing in mind the time constraints provided by North Dakota Century Code section 39-20-05 for holding the hearing. Rescheduling will be allowed only for the most compelling reasons and scheduling conflicts of the licensee or counsel will not be sufficient cause to reschedule a hearing at a time beyond that provided by law.