2-4-613. Ex parte consultations. Unless required for disposition of ex parte matters authorized by law, the person or persons who are charged with the duty of rendering a decision or to make findings of fact and conclusions of law in a contested case, after issuance of notice of hearing, may not communicate with any party or a party's representative in connection with any issue of fact or law in the case except upon notice and opportunity for all parties to participate.
History: En. Sec. 14, Ch. 2, Ex. L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 82-4214; amd. Sec. 44, Ch. 61, L. 2007.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 2. Government Structure and Administration
Chapter 4. Administrative Procedure Act
2-4-605. through 2-4-610 reserved
2-4-612. Hearing -- rules of evidence, cross-examination, judicial notice
2-4-613. Ex parte consultations
2-4-614. Record -- transcription
2-4-615. through 2-4-620 reserved
2-4-622. When hearings officer unavailable for decision
2-4-623. Final orders -- notification -- availability