Rule 1.3.212 - CONTESTED CASES, NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD(1) All parties to contested cases must be provided notice of hearing. As illustrated by sample form 212a, the notice must include: (a) the time, place, and nature of the hearing;(b) the legal authority and jurisdiction under which the hearing is being conducted;(c) a citation to the statutes and rules involved;(d) a short and plain statement of the issues involved;(e) notice that formal proceedings may be waived pursuant to 2-4-603, MCA;(f) a statement advising parties of their right to be represented by counsel at the hearing; and(g) if applicable, a statement staying the agency action or detailing at what point the party's legal rights, duties, or privileges will be revoked or imposed.Eff. 12/31/72; AMD, 1977 MAR p. 1192, Eff. 12/24/77; AMD, 1979 MAR p. 1226, Eff. 10/12/79; AMD, 1981 MAR p. 1196, Eff. 10/16/81; AMD, 1992 MAR p. 1242, Eff. 6/12/92; AMD, 2008 MAR p. 1700, Eff. 8/15/08.2-4-202, MCA; IMP, 2-4-202, MCA;