[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 7, Volume 1]
[Revised as of January 1, 2005]
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[CITE: 7CFR1.316]

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                          TITLE 7--AGRICULTURE
 
PART 1_ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS--Table of Contents
 
   Subpart L_Procedures Related to Administrative Hearings Under the 
                Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1986
 
Sec. 1.316  Ex parte contacts.

    Except to the extent required for the disposition of ex parte 
matters as authorized by law, the ALJ shall not consult or be consulted 
by any person or party (except employees of the ALJ's office) on any 
matter in issue, unless on notice and opportunity for all parties to 
participate.