1. (1) For formal adjudicative proceedings, the Respondent must file and serve a written response signed by the Respondent or a representative within 30 days of the mailing date of the Notice of Agency Action. The written response must include:

   1. (a) the Department's file number or another reference number;
   2. (b) the name of the adjudicative proceeding;
   3. (c) a statement of the relief the Respondent seeks;
   4. (d) a statement of the facts; and
   5. (e) a summary of the reasons the Presiding Officer should grant the relief requested.
2. (2) The Respondent must file the response with the Department and deliver one copy to each party.
3. (3) Papers this rule allow or require the Respondent to file must be filed with the Presiding Officer. The Respondent must also deliver one copy of each document to each party.
4. (4) The Presiding Officer may hear from any Respondent without formal written documents.
5. (5) The Presiding Officer may issue a Default Order against any Respondent who fails to provide any response to a Notice of Agency Action.

KEY: administrative procedures, enforcement (administrative)

Date of Last Change: October 8, 2024

Notice of Continuation: August 29, 2024

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 63G-4-101 through 502; 72-1-102