ARM 1.3.219. MODEL RULE 15 CONTESTED CASES, HEARING

(1) The hearing shall be conducted before the decision-making authority of the agency or a hearing officer designated in accordance with Model Rule 14. (2) At the discretion of the presiding officer, the hearing may be conducted in the following order: (a) statement and evidence of agency in support of its action; (b) statement and evidence of affected parties supporting agency action; (c) statement and evidence of affected parties disputing agency action; and (d) rebuttal testimony. (3) The hearing may be continued with recesses as determined by the presiding officer. 2-4-611, MCA. (4) The hearing shall proceed in compliance with 2-4-612(1) , (4) and (5) , MCA. (5) The presiding officer must ensure that all parties are afforded the opportunity to respond and present evidence and argument on all issues involved. 2-4-612(1) , MCA. (6) Exhibits shall be marked and the markings shall identify the person offering the exhibits. The exhibits shall be preserved by the agency as part of the record of the proceedings.