Ex parte communications
Compiled text through Sep 15, 2021
Register checked through Jul 29, 2026
No later Register activity identified in this check.
Dates and status
- Compiling agency
- Executive Department
- Text status
- Source receipt
- Compiled text through
- Sep 15, 2021
- Register checked through
- July 29, 2026/Vol. XLVIII, Issue 30 (2026-07-29)
- Activity status
- No later Register activity identified in this check.
- Latest notice
- DOS-32-17-00002-P · Proposed rule · Aug 9, 2017
- Source snapshot
- Jun 6, 2026
(a)No party shall, directly or through a representative, communicate with the hearing officer designated for any particular hearing, in connection with any issue of fact or law involved in any pending application, except upon notice and opportunity for all parties to participate.
(b)Hearing officers requested to hear and report may have the aid and advice of agency staff other than the staff which has been or is engaged in the investigative or prosecuting functions in connection with the case under consideration or a similar case.
(c)Section 587.4 of this Title, concerning ex parte communications with the agency, shall also apply.