Sec.19a-9-19. Filing of answer in a contested case

(a) An answer shall be in writing, signed by a respondent or his or her authorized representative, and shall be filed with the agency within fourteen (14) days from the date of the notice of the hearing, or such other time specified in the notice of hearing.

(b) An answer shall contain a specific denial, admission, or denial of any knowledge sufficient to form a belief regarding each allegation of the complaint, and a statement of any facts or claims that may constitute a defense.

(c) Any allegation not answered in accordance with subsection (b) of this section shall be deemed admitted.

(d) An answer shall contain the mailing address and telephone number of the respondent, and the mailing address and telephone number of the respondent's authorized representative, if any.

(Adopted effective September 4, 1997)