1. (a) A person alleged to be in violation may file an answer

   1. (1) to the complaint not later than 15 days after receiving notice that the complaint satisfies the requirements in 2 AAC 50.870(a); or
   2. (2) to the investigation report not later than 10 days after receiving the investigation report under 2 AAC 50.875;

2. (b) An answer to a complaint must

   1. (1) admit or deny the allegations in the complaint;
   2. (2) be signed by the respondent, under oath and upon penalty of perjury, before a notary public, municipal clerk, court clerk, postmaster, or other person authorized to administer oaths;
   3. (3) include the mailing address and telephone number of the respondent; and
   4. (4) be accompanied by proof that a copy of the answer and supporting documentation was mailed or delivered to the complainant.

3. (c) An answer to a complaint or investigation report may

   1. (1) respond to the allegations in the complaint;
   2. (2) state any defense to the allegations;
   3. (3) object to the complaint as so indefinite or uncertain that the respondent cannot prepare a defense; and
   4. (4) include relevant documentation.

(Eff. 12/22/2011, Register 200; am 1/16/2015, Register 213)

Authority: AS 15.13.030, AS 24.45.021, AS 24.60.220, AS 15.13.045, AS 24.45.131, AS 39.50.050, AS 15.13.380