In accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, 5 M.R.S.A. §9055, parties may not communicate directly or indirectly, in connection with any issue of fact, law or procedure, with the Administrator or presiding officer, except upon notice and opportunity for all parties to participate. This section does not prohibit parties from communicating with other staff members of the Office of Securities.
02-032 C.M.R. ch. 540, § 20