No factual information or evidence, except tax returns and tax reports, which is not a part of the record shall be considered by the administrative law judge or the board in the determination of a hearing. The administrative law judge or the board may take administrative notice of general, technical, or scientific facts within their specialized knowledge in conformance with the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, section 14.60, subdivision 4.
Following the close of the record and the completion of the transcript, the administrative law judge shall make the report pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 14.50, and, upon completion, a copy of said report shall be served upon all parties by first class mail. A copy of the report shall also be filed at places designated for public review pursuant to part 1405.1900, subpart 1, item D.
Minn. R. agency 104, ch. 1405, pt. 1405.2400
Statutory Authority: MS s 116C.66; 216E.16