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  Sec.3-77-13. Contested cases  

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  • (a) In a contested case, all parties shall be afforded an opportunity for hearing after reasonable notice.

    (b) The notice in a contested case shall include: (1) a statement of the time, place and nature of the hearing; (2) a statement of the legal authority and jurisdiction under which the hearing is to be held; (3) a reference to the particular sections of the statutes and/or regulations involved; (4) a short and plain statement of the matters asserted; (5) a statement that each respondent may, if he desires, be represented by an attorney.

    (c) If a respondent can reasonably show a need for additional time to prepare a defense to the alleged violations of law, an extension of time may be granted by moving the scheduled hearing to a later date. The granting of such a request is within the complete discretion of the Secretary of the State or such presiding officer as has been designated by the Secretary of the State.

    (d) If a respondent can reasonably show that the complaint is unclear or ambiguous as to the nature of the acts in violation of the law, he may file with the agency a written motion for a more detailed statement of the nature of the charges against him. The granting or denial of such a motion is within the complete discretion of the Secretary of the State or such presiding officer as has been designated by the Secretary of the State.

    (e) Appearances, Admissions and Denials, Answers, Motions and any other pleading which a Respondent wishes considered by the Secretary of the State prior to the convening of a contested case proceeding may be filed up to seven days prior to the hearing date. Failure to file any pleadings may allow the matter to proceed. However, if a Respondent can reasonably show a need for additional time to submit pleadings, an extension of time may be granted. The granting of such a request is within the complete discretion of the Secretary of the State or such presiding officer as has been designated by the Secretary of the State.

(Effective September 26, 1988)