§ 42-17.7-7. Ex parte consultations.
Notwithstanding the provisions of § 42-35-13, the director shall have no communication directly or indirectly, with a hearing officer relating to any issue of fact or of law on any matter then pending before said hearing officer.
History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 508, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 42 - State Affairs and Government
Chapter 42-17.7 - Administrative Adjudication for Environmental Matters
Section 42-17.7-1. - Establishment.
Section 42-17.7-2. - Adjudication of environmental licenses and violations — Informal resolution.
Section 42-17.7-3. - Hearing officers — Appointment — Qualifications — Compensation.
Section 42-17.7-4. - Clerk — Appointment — Powers and duties — Compensation.
Section 42-17.7-6. - Hearings — Orders — Concurrent jurisdiction.
Section 42-17.7-7. - Ex parte consultations.
Section 42-17.7-8. - Oaths — Subpoenas — Powers of hearing officers.