3128

SERVICE

3128.1

A notice, pleading, order, or decision required to be served on a party shall be served on the party or representative designated by the party or by law to accept service of papers. If a party has appeared through counsel, service shall be made upon the counsel of record.

3128.2

Service on a party shall be directed to the last known address of the party on file with the Director and shall be completed by one of the following methods:

1. (a) By certified mail, return receipt requested;
2. (b) By personal delivery;
3. (c) By delivery to the address of the party, or party's counsel or agent, on file with the Department, by leaving it with a person of suitable discretion at least sixteen (16) years of age who is employed or resides at the address; or
4. (d) As directed by order of the Director.

3128.3

Service on the Director or on the Corporation Counsel shall be by certified mail, return receipt requested, or by personal delivery.

3128.4

Proof of service, or attempted service, stating the name and address of the person on who service is made and the manner and date of service, shall be shown by one of the following:

1. (a) If service is by certified mail, the return receipt;
2. (b) If service is by personal delivery, the certificate of the server; or
3. (c) If service is pursuant to an order of the Director, in the manner provided in that order.

Source: Final Rulemaking published at 39 DCR 7853, 786 (October 23, 1992).