New Law Clarifies Pro Hac Vice Practice Before Administrative Agencies

Administrative Law

The General Assembly has amended Chapter 84 to clarify how out-of-state attorneys may apply to practice pro hac vice before the Utilities and Industrial Commissions and OAH, and any other administrative agencies. S 277 (SL 2021-60). Ret. & Treasury Tech. Corrections Act Of 2021. The governor signed the bill on Monday, June 28. It is effective on July 1, 2021. The change:

1. Specifies that the out-of-state attorney must apply to the relevant forum for permission to practice pro hac vice, and

2. Specifies that the out-of-state attorney must direct the $225 fee to the administrative agency head. The agency does not keep the fee, but instead must then send $200 to the treasurer for support of the courts and $25 to the State Bar to support regulation of out-of-state attorneys practicing in North Carolina.

June 30, 2021/by Administrative