SECTION 265:3-5-15. Argument, briefs, proposed findings  


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  • (a)   Any party shall be entitled, upon request made before the close of a hearing, to present oral argument.
    (b)   Any party shall be entitled, upon request made before the close of a hearing, to file a brief or proposed findings of facts and conclusions of law, or both, within such time as may be fixed by the State Fire Marshal.
    (c)   The State Fire Marshal may direct oral argument where the finding of briefs or proposed finding of facts, conclusions of law, or both, when it deems the submission of briefs or proposed findings, or both, is warranted by the nature of the proceedings or the particular issues therein.
    (d)   A request for extension of time within which to file a brief or proposed findings shall be made in writing to the Office of the State Fire Marshal at least three (3) days before the expiration of the required time for filing, and shall be accompanied by an affidavit setting forth the grounds upon which it is based and indicating the position of the other parties with regard to such request.