R651-101-4. Construction

(a) These rules shall be construed in accordance with the Utah Administrative Procedures Act, Chapter 63-46b, and supersede any conflicting provision of procedural rules promulgated by the Board or Division.

(b) These rules shall be liberally construed to secure a just, speedy and economical determination of all issues presented to the Division or Director.

(c) Deviation from Rules

For good cause, and where no party will be prejudiced, the Division or Director may permit a deviation from these rules except where precluded by statute.

(d) Computation of Time

The time within which any act shall be done, as herein provided, shall be computed by excluding the first day and including the last, unless the last day is a Saturday, Sunday, or State holiday, and then it is excluded and the period runs until the end of the next day which is neither a Saturday, Sunday, or State holiday.