SECTION 340:2-5-97. Communications with the administrative hearing officer (AHO)  


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  •   Following a hearing request, there is no contact regarding the merits of the case between the AHO and a person with an interest in the case unless there is notice to all parties and an opportunity to participate in the communications, except:
    (1)   when necessary to the disposition of the case;
    (2)   on matters of an informational or procedural nature; or
    (3)   the AHO may contact the local office in order to obtain information regarding the timeliness of the hearing request or whether an appealable issue exists.
[Source: Added at 19 Ok Reg 2199, eff 6-27-02]