Section 298-08-300. Form and content of decisions in contested cases.

Every decision and order shall:

(1) Be correctly captioned as to name of agency and name of proceeding;

(2) Designate all parties and counsel to the proceeding;

(3) Include a concise statement of the nature and background of the proceeding;

(4) Be accompanied by appropriate numbered findings of fact and conclusions of law;

(5) Whenever practical, the conclusions of law shall include the reason or reasons for the particular order or remedy afforded;

(6) Wherever practical, the conclusions and/or order shall be referenced to specific provisions of the law and/or regulations appropriate thereto, together with reasons and precedents relied upon to support the same.

[Order, § 298-08-300, filed 1/13/70; § 30, filed 12/13/67.]

Order, § 298-08-300, filed 1/13/70; § 30, filed 12/13/67.