Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 24 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Chapter 24.301 - BUILDING CODES
Subchapter 24.301.12 - Requirements for Recreational Vehicles and Factory-Built Buildings
Rule 24.301.1273 - VIOLATION AND HEARINGS

(1) Any person aggrieved by a notice, order, or decision of the bureau under this subchapter, including a manufacturer who has received a notice of violation under ARM 24.301.1271, may request a hearing within 14 days of the bureau's service of the notice, order, or decision. The request must be in writing and shall briefly explain the basis for the request.

(2) All hearings shall be held in accordance with the provisions of the Montana Administrative Procedure Act, and the model rules adopted by the department in ARM 24.2.101. Proceedings under this rule are informal; however, the Montana Rules of Evidence and the Montana Rules of Civil Procedure may be used as guides for the hearing examiner.

(3) The appointed hearing examiner shall contact the parties in writing within 14 days of the bureau's receipt of the request for hearing to begin hearing procedures.

(4) Documents may be served electronically on any party who agrees in writing during the hearing process to electronic service.

(5) The department shall serve the final written decision on the affected parties within 30 days of the conclusion of the hearing.