1. (a) All petitions, motions, memoranda, replies or similar documents filed under this chapter shall:

   1. (1) Include the title and docket number of the proceeding, if known;
   2. (2) Be typewritten or clearly printed on durable 8 ½ x 11 inch paper, except that any party submitting non-complying documents shall be given one opportunity to resubmit the documents, with the date of receipt continuing to be the same as for the original filing; and
   3. (3) Be signed by the party or proponent of the document, or if the party appears by a representative, by the representative.

2. (b) The signature on a document filed with the department shall constitute certification that:

   1. (1) The signer has read the document;
   2. (2) The signer is authorized to file it;
   3. (3) To the best of the signer’s knowledge, information and belief there are good and sufficient grounds to support it;
   4. (4) To the best of the signer’s knowledge, information and belief the document contains no falsehoods, material inaccuracies, or misleading information; and
   5. (5) The document has not been filed for purposes of delay, except that this subparagraph shall not apply if the document is a motion to continue.

Source. #6986, eff 4-24-99; ss by #8866-A, eff 4-13-07