N.J. Admin. Code § 16:51-1.6

Current through Register Vol. 57, No. 1, January 6, 2025

Section 16:51-1.6 - Ethical conduct and ex parte communications

(a) After the filing of a complaint, motion, or petition in a contested proceeding and prior to the issuance of a formal order thereon, no parties to the proceeding, or their counsel, shall discuss the merits of such matter or proceeding with any member of the Commission, the Director, or with any member or employee of the Division, unless reasonable notice is given to all parties who have appeared therein to enable such parties to appear at the conference or otherwise to participate in the discussion. When, after the filing of a complaint or petition and prior to the issuance of a final order thereon, letters are addressed to the Division or to any member of its staff, copies of such letters shall be mailed to all parties of record and proof of such service furnished upon request.

(b) In matters pending before the Office of Administrative Law, the provisions of N.J.A.C. 1:1-3.8 shall apply to the extent applicable.

Amended by 46 N.J.R. 872(a), effective 5/19/2014.