06-096 C.M.R. ch. 3, § 6 - Ex-parte Communications
A.
Communication Prohibited. For hearings conducted by the Commissioner,
neither the Commissioner nor the Presiding Officer may communicate directly or
indirectly in connection with any issue of fact, law, or procedure regarding
the matter, with any party or other person legally interested in the outcome of
the proceeding, except upon notice and opportunity for all parties to
participate. For hearings conducted by the Board, no Board member participating
in the proceeding may communicate directly or indirectly in connection with any
issue of fact, law, or procedure regarding the matter, with any party or other
persons legally interested in the outcome of the proceeding, except upon notice
and opportunity for all parties to participate.
B.
Communication Permitted. This
section does not prohibit the Presiding Officer, Commissioner or Board members
from communicating in any respect with or receiving the aid or advice of
Department staff, counsel, or consultants retained by the Department who have
not participated and will not participate in the licensing proceeding in an
advocate capacity.
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