§91-13 Consultation by officials of agency. No official of an agency who renders a decision in a contested case shall consult any person on any issue of fact except upon notice and opportunity for all parties to participate, save to the extent required for the disposition of ex parte matters authorized by law. [L 1961, c 103, §13; Supp, §6C-13; HRS §91-13]
Attorney General Opinions
A division chief acting as a hearings officer must comply with this section, and may not consult any person in or outside of the division on any issue of fact, with the exception of ex parte matters authorized by law. Att. Gen. Op. 98-6.
Case Notes
Where director's violation of this section by consulting materials and individuals outside the record did not prejudice appellant's substantial rights, harmless error. 87 H. 217, 953 P.2d 1315.
Structure Hawaii Revised Statutes
Title 8. Public Proceedings and Records
91-2.5 Fees for proposed and final rules.
91-2.6 Proposed rulemaking actions and rules; posting on the lieutenant governor's internet website.
91-3 Procedure for adoption, amendment, or repeal of rules.
91-4 Filing and taking effect of rules.
91-4.1 Rulemaking actions; copies in Ramseyer format.
91-4.2 Rule format; publication of index.
91-6 Petition for adoption, amendment or repeal of rules.
91-7 Declaratory judgment on validity of rules.
91-8 Declaratory rulings by agencies.
91-8.5 Mediation in contested cases.
91-9 Contested cases; notice; hearing; interactive conference technology; records.
91-9.5 Notification of hearing; service.
91-10 Rules of evidence; official notice.
91-11 Examination of evidence by agency.
91-13 Consultation by officials of agency.
91-13.1 Administrative review of denial or refusal to issue license or certificate of registration.