(1) Evidence includes documents, objects, and testimony offered during the hearing to help prove a party's position.

(2) Evidence may include all or parts of original documents or copies of the originals.

(3) If a witness cannot appear at the hearing, a statement signed by the witness under oath or affirmation may be offered as evidence; however, an ALJ may give more weight to testimony that provides opportunity for cross-examination by the other parties.

(4) An ALJ's decision will be based only on admitted evidence.