OAR 812-005-0110. Hearing Request

A hearing request, and answer when required, shall be made in writing to the agency by the respondent or the respondent's attorney. An answer shall include: (1) An admission or denial or each factual matter alleged in the notice. (2) A short and plain statement of each relevant defense the respondent may have. Except where it would be unduly prejudicial to do so, the respondent may amend its answer provided the amended answer is filed at least 30 days before the first scheduled hearing date.