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Regulation .13 Ex Parte Communication.

Regulation .13 Ex Parte Communication.Copy Citation

A.
Prohibited. Except in the presence of all parties, a party or a party's representative may not communicate regarding the merits of any issue in a case with:
(1)
Anyone at OAH, including an administrative law judge; or
(2)
The Secretary or anyone known to be representing the Secretary.
B.
Written Communication. A copy of all written communication to and between any party and OAH or the Secretary shall be sent to all parties in the case. Failure to send a copy as required may be grounds for a continuance or dismissal.