SECTION 310:4-1-10. Ex parte contacts

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  Contacts concerning Certificate of Need projects before the Commissioner or the Department may be directed to the Department staff. Applicants and other parties shall not attempt to discuss the merits of a particular case with the Commissioner or the hearing officer except during a preliminary conference or public hearing.
(1)   Procedure. If the Commissioner or hearing officer is a party to a discussion on the merits of a particular case, then they shall document the contact by reducing to writing the names of the parties and the essence of the conversation. The summary of the contact shall be included in the record of the case.
(2)   Penalty. Any party who attempts to make an improper ex parte communication with the Commissioner or the hearing officer may be disqualified from further participation in the review of the case.

[Source: Amended at 14 Ok Reg 2247, eff 6-12-97]

                    
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