(1) A hearing must be scheduled as soon as practical.

(2) Written notice of a tax hearing or pre-hearing conference must be mailed to all interested parties, including the department's representative, at least 20 days before the hearing or conference.

(3) Written notice of a benefits hearing must be mailed to all interested parties at least ten days before the hearing.

(4) A hearing notice must comply with 2-4-601 , MCA, stating the date, time, and place of the hearing, legal authority for the hearing and the issues involved in the matter.