§ 184-29. Witnesses; evidence.

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The following provisions shall govern the testimony of witnesses and production of evidence at hearings conducted pursuant to this chapter:

A.
The officer presiding at the hearing or such person as he/she may designate shall have power to administer oaths and issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of relevant evidence, including witnesses and documents presented by the parties. The provisions of the County and Municipal Investigations Law shall apply.

B.
The testimony of all witnesses relating to an application for development shall be taken under oath or affirmation by the presiding officer. The right of cross-examination shall be permitted to all interested parties through their attorneys, or themselves.

C.
Technical rules of evidence shall not be applicable to the hearing, but the agency may exclude irrelevant, immaterial or unduly repetitious evidence.

                    
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