1801.1 A response to a hearing notice shall be in writing and contain the following:

(a) An admission or denial of each allegation of fact;

(b) A statement as to whether the respondent waives the right to a hearing;

(c) A statement of defense, mitigation, or explanation concerning any allegation of fact if any;

(d) A request to the Department for a settlement of the proceeding by consent agreement, (if the Department provides this opportunity); and

(e) The name and address of the respondent’s legal counsel, if any.

1801.2 A request for hearing shall be in writing and contain the following:

(a) An admission or denial of each allegation of fact;

(b) A statement of defense, mitigation, denial, or explanation concerning each allegation of fact; and

(c) The name and address of the requester’s legal counsel, if any.

Source: Final Rulemaking published at 56 DCR 7975 (October 9, 2009).