3701. ADMINISTRATIVE - HEARINGS ADMINISTRATION - CONTENTS OF RESPONSE TO HEARING NOTICE, OR HEARING REQUEST

3701 ADMINISTRATIVE - HEARINGS ADMINISTRATION - CONTENTS OF RESPONSE TO HEARING NOTICE, OR HEARING REQUEST 3701.1 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. 3701.2 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 5245 (July 3, 2009).