Mont. Code Ann. § 2-4-613

Ex parte consultations

Unless required for disposition of ex parte matters authorized by law, the person or persons who are charged with the duty of rendering a decision or to make findings of fact and conclusions of law in a contested case, after issuance of notice of hearing, may not communicate with any party or a party's representative in connection with any issue of fact or law in the case except upon notice and opportunity for all parties to participate.

History:
En. Sec. 14, Ch. 2, Ex. L. 1971
R.C.M. 1947, 82-4214
Amd. Sec. 44, Ch. 61, L. 2007 (SB 40 - Cocchiarella, Vicki (D) SD 47)