(a) Within 30 days of the last day at which testimony is taken, the applicant must pay for the cost of: physical accommodations, if not held in department facilities; publishing any required notices; and any necessary stenographic transcriptions. Except that, when a hearing is held pursuant to a department initiated modification, suspension or revocation, the department will be responsible for the costs listed above.

(b) The ALJ may require that the applicant post a bond or other acceptable financial guarantee for the costs of the hearing. Such guarantee must be provided to the department prior to commencing the hearing or the hearing will be adjourned until the guarantee is made available.

(c) A final decision will not be issued until the applicant has paid the costs of the hearing referred to in subdivision (a) of this section.