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HomeHarbors and Navigation CodeDiv. 5Ch. 6Art. 4§ 1272 Posthearing Briefing Evidence

§ 1272 Posthearing Briefing Evidence

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§ 1272 Posthearing Briefing Evidence

This law lets the administrative law judge ask for more paperwork or evidence during a public hearing and also talk with the executive director in front of everyone; the parties involved can reply both at the hearing and later in writing.

Key Takeaways

  • •The judge can order extra briefing or evidence during the hearing.
  • •All parties can answer the judge’s request at the hearing and later in writing.
  • •The executive director must be present and can be consulted publicly by the judge.
  • •Parties can also respond in writing to any public consultation with the executive director.

Example

Imagine a business is fighting a decision that took away its permit. During the hearing, the judge says, “Give me any extra reports you have.” The business can hand over those reports right then or send them later in a written response. The judge can also ask the executive director for clarification while everyone is listening, and the business can write back about that discussion too.

The judge’s request for more info and the public chat with the executive director are both allowed by this law, and the business gets a chance to answer both right then and later on paper.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 1272 Posthearing Briefing Evidence

(a) During the public hearing on the petition, the administrative law judge retains the discretion to direct additional briefing or presentation of evidence by the parties posthearing. All parties have the right to respond at the hearing and in writing posthearing to a direction by the administrative law judge for additional briefing or presentation of evidence, regardless of to which party the additional briefing or presentation of evidence are directed. (b) During the public hearing on the petition, the executive director shall be in attendance and available to the administrative law judge. The administrative law judge retains the discretion to consult with the executive director in public during the public hearing. All parties have the right to respond at the hearing and in writing posthearing to a consultation by the administrative law judge with the executive director. (Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 769, Sec. 16. (AB 2056) Effective September 29, 2022.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

public hearingadministrative law judgeexecutive directoradditional briefingpresentation of evidence

Related Statutes

  • § 1268 Petition Hearing Notification Process
  • § 1273 Posthearing Discovery Procedures
  • § 1261 Petition Notice And Hearing Process
  • § 1269 Pilotage Tariff Intervention Rules
  • § 1274 Ex Parte Communication Ban

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Harbors and Navigation Code. Section 1272.
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