Vermont § 7a - Hearing before Secretary
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 7a — Hearing before Secretary, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7a. Hearing before Secretary
- (a) In the administration of the laws relating to highways, the Secretary may conduct
hearings, subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, and take testimony. He or she may
also cause depositions to be taken and order the production of books, papers, and
records relating to the matter under investigation. The fees for travel and attendance
of witnesses and fees for officers shall be the same as for witnesses and officers
before a Civil Division of the Superior Court and shall be paid by the State upon
presentation of proper bills of cost to the Commissioner of Finance and Management.
The fees of witnesses summoned or used by the petitioner shall be paid by him or her.
The Secretary may appoint a hearing examiner to conduct hearings. (b) A person aggrieved by the decision of a hearing under subsection (a) of this section
may have the decision reviewed on the record by the Superior Court pursuant to Rule
74 of the Vermont Rules of Civil Procedure unless otherwise specifically provided
by law. (Added 1993, No. 61, § 9, eff. June 3, 1993; amended 2009, No. 154 (Adj. Sess.), § 238.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 7a
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 7a cover?
Section 7a ("Hearing before Secretary") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Vermont § 7a?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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