Status of the Artist Act Procedural Regulations

41 (1) If a participant, after being given an opportunity to comply by the Board, fails to comply with a rule of procedure under these Regulations, the Board may

• (a) summarily dismiss or refuse to hear the application, if the non-complying participant is the applicant; or

• (b) decide the application without further notice, if the non-complying participant is the respondent or intervenor.

(2) If a participant does not attend a pre-hearing proceeding or a hearing after having been given notice, the Board may decide the matter in the participant’s absence.