(1) All parties to contested cases must be provided notice of hearing. As illustrated by sample form 212a, the notice must include:

(a) the time, place, and nature of the hearing;

(b) the legal authority and jurisdiction under which the hearing is being

conducted;

(c) a citation to the statutes and rules involved;

(d) a short and plain statement of the issues involved;

(e) notice that formal proceedings may be waived pursuant to 2-4-603, MCA;

(f) a statement advising parties of their right to be represented by counsel at the hearing; and

(g) if applicable, a statement staying the agency action or detailing at what point the party's legal rights, duties, or privileges will be revoked or imposed.

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������������������������� Sample Form 212a:� Notice of Contested Case Hearing

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������������������������� BEFORE THE [agency] OF THE STATE OF MONTANA

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In the matter of [summary - for example:��� )������� NOTICE OF HEARING ON
the Insurance Producer's License of������������ )������� REVOCATION OF LICENSE
John Doe]���������������������������������������������������� )�������

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����������� TO:�������� [name of party]

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����������� At [time], [date], at [address], a hearing will be held for the [subject - for example:� revocation of the insurance producer's license of John Doe].�

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����������� The [agency] will make reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities who wish to participate in this hearing or need an alternative accessible format of this notice.� If you require an accommodation, contact [agency] no later than 5:00 p.m. on [date - no requirement specified in MAPA], to advise of the nature of the accommodation that is needed.� Please contact [name, address, telephone, TTD number, fax, e-mail].�

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����������� This hearing is held under the authority of [MCA section or agency regulation].� Violation of [MCA section or agency regulation] is alleged in that [statement of facts constituting alleged violation - for example:� (Option 1:� [Name] misappropriated to his own use money belonging to a policyholder, specifically the sum of $500 from Mary Smith on or about the 1st day of March, 2008); or (Option 2:� [Name] misappropriated to his own use money belonging to a policyholder.� A more definite and detailed statement of the allegation may be obtained by applying to [name, address].)�

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����������� You are entitled to attend this hearing and respond and present evidence and arguments on all issues involved in this action.�

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����������� You have a right to be represented by counsel at the hearing.� If you desire to contest the proposed agency action, or to waive formal proceedings pursuant to 2-4-603, MCA, you must notify [name, address] in writing within [number of days which provides reasonable opportunity to prepare] days of service of this notice on you.� Failure to notify [name] will result in [proposed agency action - for example:� revocation] on the date of this hearing.�

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����������� Dated this _________ day of ___________________, 20___.

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