Section 101.630  Official Notice and Evidence Evaluation

a)         Official notice may be taken of:

1)         Matters of which the circuit courts of this State may take judicial notice; and

2)         Generally recognized technical or scientific facts within the Board's specialized knowledge.

b)         Parties will be notified of the material noticed under subsection (a) and they will be given an opportunity to contest that material.

c)         The Board may use its experience, technical competence, and specialized knowledge in evaluating evidence.

(Source:  Amended at 43 Ill. Reg. 9674, effective August 22, 2019)