LAC 46:XIII.1121. Default in Answering or Appearing [Formerly §913]

A. In the event of the failure of a respondent to answer or otherwise appear within the time allowed, and provided that these rules relative to service and notice have been complied with, such respondent failing to answer or otherwise appear shall be deemed to be in default. At the time fixed for the hearing, the party initiating the proceeding shall present its evidence and in due course, and after due consideration of all of the pleadings, evidence and the entire record, the board shall render its decision or issue its order or ruling, as appropriate.