Vermont § 8013 - Conduct of hearings; appeal; stay

Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 8013 — Conduct of hearings; appeal; stay, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 8013. Conduct of hearings; appeal; stay

  • (a) The agency issuing the order shall have the burden of proof by a preponderance of
    the evidence. (b) Parties may be represented by counsel in hearings before the Environmental Division.
    The Agency of Natural Resources or the Board each may represent itself. A party may
    conduct cross-examination required for a full and true disclosure of the facts. (c) An appeal from a decision of the Environmental Division may be taken by the Secretary,
    the Board, or the respondent to the Supreme Court. The Attorney General also may appeal
    if the Attorney General has appeared as a party. (d) An appeal by a respondent or the Attorney General to the Supreme Court shall not stay
    an order, but shall stay payment of a penalty. A respondent may petition the Supreme
    Court for a stay of an order. (Added 1989, No. 98, § 1; amended 1993, No. 232 (Adj. Sess.), § 38, eff. March 15, 1995; 2009, No. 154 (Adj. Sess.), § 236; 2011, No. 73 (Adj. Sess.), § 3; 2013, No. 11, § 19.)

Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 8013

What does Vermont Statutes Online § 8013 cover?

Section 8013 ("Conduct of hearings; appeal; stay") 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 § 8013?

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Is this the official text of Vermont law?

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