02 NCAC 09L .2104          INTERVENTION; DISCOVERY

(a)  The intervention of persons not initially parties to a contested case is governed by G.S. 150B‑38(f). Petitions or motions to intervene must be in writing. The Board shall promptly determine whether to grant or deny intervention and shall so notify the petitioner and all parties in writing.

(b)  Parties in a contested case may engage in discovery pursuant to the provisions of the Rules of Civil Procedure, G.S. 1A‑1.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 143‑437; 150B‑38; 150B‑39;

Eff. February 1, 1992;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. November 22, 2018.