26 §1330. Hearings - Maine Statutes

Title 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY

Chapter 16: AGRICULTURAL EMPLOYEES LABOR RELATIONS ACT HEADING: PL 1997, C. 472, §1 (NEW)

§1330. Hearings

1. Hearings; rules of evidence; evidence. Hearings conducted by the board must be informal and the rules of evidence prevailing in judicial proceedings are not binding. Any documentary evidence and other evidence determined to be relevant by the board may be received.

[ 1997, c. 472, §1 (NEW) .]

2. Subpoenas; evidence; witness fees. The chair may administer oaths and require by subpoena the attendance and testimony of witnesses, the presentation of books, records and other evidence relative or pertinent to the issues presented to the board for determination. Witnesses subpoenaed by the board are allowed the same fees paid to witnesses in the Superior Court. These fees, together with all necessary expenses of the board, must be paid by the Treasurer of State on warrants drawn by the State Controller.

[ 1997, c. 472, §1 (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1997, c. 472, §1 (NEW).