562 - Powers and duties of hearing examiner.
§ 562. Powers and duties of hearing examiner. (a) General rule.--The hearing examiner shall have the following powers and duties: (1) Notify the parties of the place and time of the review. (2) Upon request, issue compulsory process for the attendance of witnesses on behalf of the Commonwealth or the applicant and grant any reasonable continuance of the inquiry date and time as justice may require. (3) Administer oaths to all persons testifying, which oaths shall in all ways be binding and of like effect as oaths administered in any court of this Commonwealth. (4) Arrange for and supervise the electronic or stenographic recording of the proceedings and, if necessary, the preparation of the transcript. (5) Perform, take or order any and all actions which are necessary to comply with Title 2 (relating to administrative law and procedure). (b) Penalty.--A violation of subsection (a)(2) or (3) is a summary offense of the fourth degree.