Section 23-1720. EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS

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1720.1If a proceeding is a contested case within the meaning of the D.C. Administrative Procedure Act (D.C. Official Code § 2-502(8)), the following restrictions shall apply:

(a)A person shall not make or knowingly cause to be made to a member of the Board an ex parte communication relevant to the merits of the proceeding; and

(b)No member of the Board shall make or cause to be made to any interested persons outside the Board an ex parte communication relevant to the merits of the proceeding.

1720.2The prohibitions set forth in § 1720.1 shall apply upon the issuance of notice of an application for an original, transfer, or renewal license or a notice to show cause hearing.

1720.3"Ex parte communication" does not include a request for a status report on a matter, proceeding, or notice of a meeting or hearing.

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Final Rulemaking published at 51 DCR 4309 (April 30, 2004); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 12991 (December 26, 2008).

                    
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