Powers and duties of hearing examiner - 34 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 562

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     § 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.

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