Section 703.481 - Restrictions on certain communications with Commissioner or hearing officer while contested case is pending1. In any contested case pending before the Commission, a party or commenter or an authorized representative or attorney of a party or commenter shall not communicate, directly or indirectly, with a Commissioner or a hearing officer regarding any substantive issues of fact or law that relate to the contested case, unless the communication:(a) Is part of a pleading filed and served in accordance with the provisions of this chapter; or(b) Occurs during a formal hearing before the Commissioner or the hearing officer.2. The provisions of this section apply from the date on which the pleading or other document that commences the contested case is filed with the Secretary until 15 calendar days after the date on which the Commission issues a final order in the contested case or, if a petition for reconsideration is filed, until the date on which the Commission issues the order on reconsideration.3. As used in this section, "contested case" means every proceeding pending before the Commission except:(a) A rule-making proceeding conducted pursuant to NRS 233B.0395 to 233B.115, inclusive, whether the proceeding is commenced pursuant to NAC 703.546 or otherwise;(b) A proceeding involving a petition for a declaratory order or an advisory opinion pursuant to NRS 233B.120 and NAC 703.825; or(c) Any proceeding in which the Commission is not required by law to conduct a hearing before determining any issue of fact or law, or both.Nev. Admin. Code § 703.481
Added to NAC by Pub. Utilities Comm'n by R047-02, eff. 10-24-2002