Any applicant may at any time before the commencement of hearing,
voluntarily withdraw his or her application, in which case the action
shall be dismissed without prejudice. After commencement of the hearing
a voluntary dismissal may be taken only with the approval of the Board.
When, at the time set for the hearing or continued hearing on
any application, neither the applicant nor any one on his or her behalf
appears, and no adjournment has been previously requested, the action
may be dismissed without prejudice.
A.
The Board may, at any time, request a written report on any particular
matter from any officer, board, or agency in connection with a pending
case; provided, however, that a copy of any such report shall be made
available to the applicant who shall, if requested, have an opportunity
to question the maker of such report as to any fact or conclusion
therein contained.
B.
The Board may arrange to take the testimony of any expert witness
employed by it.
