- (a) A respondent who is served notice of filing of a petition shall file a written response to the petition and shall serve a copy of such response with certificate of service upon all other parties within 15 days after service of notice. The written answer may be submitted in lieu of a personal appearance at the hearing. If the respondent desires to file an answer in lieu of appearance, he must designate such on the face of the answer.
- (b) Answers shall respond to each allegation of the petition, and may contain defenses, assertions of fact, and citations to applicable laws, rules and procedures. Failure to respond thoroughly to a timely and valid petition shall be grounds for admission of facts contained in the petition. The validity and timeliness of the petition may be contested in the answer.
History Note: Authority G.S. 143B‑10; 143B‑138; 143B‑181.1; 42 U.S.C., Sec. 3027(a)(5);
45 C.F.R., Part 1321; 45 C.F.R., Part 74, Appendix G;
Eff. October 1, 1988;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. May 23, 2015.