RSA 310:11 Licensing Proceedings.

I. Boards shall conduct licensing proceedings in accordance with procedural rules adopted by the executive director.
II. If a license is denied following a licensing proceeding, its final decision shall be issued in accordance with RSA 541-A:35.
III. The office shall employ sufficient personnel qualified by reason of education, competence, and relevant experience to serve as presiding officer in all licensing proceedings before the boards. The presiding officer shall have the authority to preside at such hearing and to issue oaths or affirmations to witnesses, rule on questions of law and other procedural matters, and issue final orders based on factual findings of the board.
IV. Neither the office nor the boards shall have an obligation or authority to appoint or