153 chapters · 1,495 sections in this title.
5 M.R.S. § 9054 Public participation
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1. Intervention. On timely application made pursuant to agency rules, the agency conducting the proceedings shall allow any person showing that the person is or may be, or is a member of a class that is or may be, substantially and directly affected by the proceeding, or any othe…
5 M.R.S. § 9055 Ex parte communications; separation of functions
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1. Communication prohibited. In any adjudicatory proceeding, no agency members authorized to take final action or presiding officers designated by the agency to make findings of fact and conclusions of law may communicate directly or indirectly in connection with any issue of fac…
5 M.R.S. § 9056 Opportunity to be heard
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1. Opportunity for hearing. The opportunity for hearing in an adjudicatory proceeding shall be afforded without undue delay. 2. Rights. Unless limited by stipulation under section 9053, subsection 4, or by agency order pursuant to section 9054, subsections 2 or 4, or unless other…
5 M.R.S. § 9057 Evidence
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1. Rules of privilege. Unless otherwise provided by statute, agencies need not observe the rules of evidence observed by courts, but shall observe the rules of privilege recognized by law. 2. Evidence. Evidence shall be admitted if it is the kind of evidence upon which reasonable…