Sec. 77.
An agency in a contested case may take official notice of judicially cognizable facts, and may take notice of general, technical or scientific facts within the agency's specialized knowledge. The agency shall notify parties at the earliest practicable time of any noticed fact which pertains to a material disputed issue which is being adjudicated, and on timely request the parties shall be given an opportunity before final decision to dispute the fact or its materiality. An agency may use its experience, technical competence and specialized knowledge in the evaluation of evidence presented to it.
History: 1969, Act 306, Eff. July 1, 1970 ;-- Am. 1970, Act 40, Imd. Eff. July 1, 1970 Popular Name: Act 306Popular Name: APA
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 24 - Printing and State Documents
Act 306 of 1969 - Administrative Procedures Act of 1969 (24.201 - 24.328)
306-1969-4 - Chapter 4 Procedures in Contested Cases (24.271...24.288)
Section 24.272 - Defaults, Written Answers, Evidence, Argument, Cross-Examination.
Section 24.273 - Subpoenas; Issuance; Revocation.
Section 24.274 - Oaths; Depositions; Disclosure of Agency Records.
Section 24.275 - Evidence; Admissibility, Objections, Submission in Written Form.
Section 24.276 - Evidence to Be Entered on Record; Documentary Evidence.
Section 24.277 - Official Notice of Facts; Evaluation of Evidence.
Section 24.278 - Stipulations; Disposition of Cases, Methods.
Section 24.279 - Presiding Officers; Designation; Disqualification, Inability.
Section 24.280 - Presiding Officer; Powers and Duties; “Nonmeeting Day” Defined.
Section 24.281 - Proposals for Decision; Contents.
Section 24.282 - Communications by Agency Staff; Limitations; Exceptions.
Section 24.285 - Final Decision and Order.
Section 24.286 - Official Records of Hearings.
Section 24.288 - Contested Case for Permit Under MCL 324.1301.