520-RICR-00-00-3. Procedures - Complaints and Investigations (version Periodic Refile, 01/28/2002 to 05/25/2018)

Regulation 1021 - Request for New Hearing or Modification of Decision. (a) A request for a new hearing or modification of a decision of the Commission may only be made by the Executive Director or designee or the Respondent and/or counsel within four- teen (14) days of the date on which the decision is mailed. (b) Such request shall be in writing and shall state the reasons for the requested new hearing or modification of the decision. Any such request shall be handled as a priority matter by the Commission. No oral arguments shall be heard unless requested by the Commission. (c) In order for the Commission to order a new hearing or modification of the decision, it shall be necessary that a majority of the members who attended all hearings, but in no case fewer than three (3) of said members, shall so vote. (d) The Respondent, and Complainant, if any, shall be notified of the Commission’s action regarding the request for a new hearing or modification of the decision. (e) If a new hearing is granted, the Respondent, and Complainant, if any, shall be notified of the new hearing date. If the request is denied, appeal may be taken pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-35-15.