D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 23, r. 23-1720

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 23-1720 - EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS

1720.1

If 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.

1720.2

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

1720.3

For purpose of this section, "ex parte communication" does not include an inquiry regarding the Board's procedure or practice, or a request for a status report on a matter, proceeding, or notice of a meeting or hearing.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 23, r. 23-1720

Final Rulemaking published at 51 DCR 4309 (April 30, 2004); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 12991 (December 26, 2008); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 68 DCR 7421 (7/30/2021)