§ 2198.4. Procedures for Intervention.

An interested party or consumer representative desiring to intervene and become a party to the hearing shall file a petition to intervene which shall be drafted in compliance with section 2197.2 of this subchapter.

The Petition to Intervene shall contain the grounds of the proposed intervention, the positions and interest of the petitioner in the proceeding, and whether the petitioner supports or opposes the application which is the subject of the hearing.

A petition to intervene shall be filed with the Commissioner and served prior to the hearing, except for good cause shown.

The Commissioner or hearing officer shall rule on the petition.

HISTORY

1. New section filed 10-5-90 as an emergency; operative 10-5-90 (Register 90, No. 45). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-4-90 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 2-4-91 as an emergency; operative 2-4-91 (Register 91, No. 7). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-4-91 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-4-91 order including amendment transmitted to OAL 5-17-91 and filed 6-17-91 (Register 91, No. 36).

Note

Note: Authority cited: Section 12921, Insurance Code; and CalFarm Insurance Company, et al. v. Deukmejian, et al. (1989) 48 Cal.3d 805, 824. Reference: Section 1855.5(b), Insurance Code.