| (a) Arrangement for Court Reporter and Costs. In cases
in which a court reporter is required, on the division's initiative,
at the request of a party, or when required by SOAH rules or the ALJ
of a case, the division will arrange for a court reporter. The Petitioner
is responsible for all associated costs including the costs of the
court reporter at the hearing and the costs associated with preparation
of a verbatim record if one is required. In cases in which more than
one party is seeking affirmative relief, the costs will be assessed
equally. Nothing in this section precludes the parties from entering
into their own agreement regarding arrangements for a court reporter
or allocation of associated costs.
(b) Recording by a Party. A party electing to use a
means of making a record that is in addition to the means specified
in SOAH's rules or by the ALJ is responsible for all associated costs.
If a verbatim record is made, the party shall provide the division
and SOAH with a copy of the audiotape or videotape free of charge.
If a transcript is made, the party shall provide the division with
the original of the transcript free of charge.
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