18.2.104    GENERAL RULES, REPRESENTATION

(1) A person appearing before the agency has the right to be accompanied, represented, and advised by a licensed attorney. The agency shall advise a party to a contested case of the right to legal counsel.

(2) A corporation, partnership, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, cooperative, unincorporated association, estate, or trust appearing before an agency is considered a separate legal entity and may not appear on its own behalf through an agent other than a licensed attorney.

(3) A person appearing before an agency may proceed pro se, but may not appear through an agent other than a licensed attorney.

History: 2-4-201, MCA; IMP, 2-4-201, MCA; NEW, 2010 MAR p. 1731, Eff. 7/30/10.