Section R982-111-313 - Ex Parte Communications(1) A party may not discuss the merits or facts of any pending case with the ALJ assigned to that case before the issuance of the decision unless every other party to the case has been given notice and opportunity to be present.(2) The ALJ shall report any ex parte discussion between a party and the ALJ to all parties at the hearing and make the report part of the record.(3) A discussion with a department employee who is not designated to represent the department in the hearing and is not expected to participate in the hearing is not an ex parte communication.Utah Admin. Code R982-111-313
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-02, effective 1/2/2024