Md. Code Regs. 02.02.06.06

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 24, December 2, 2024

Section 02.02.06.06 - Answer

A. Time for Filing. A respondent shall file with the Commissioner a written answer to a show cause or summary order within 15 days of service of the order and within 7 days of service of any amended order. The parties may agree to extend the time for filing the answer up to 30 days. Any additional extension of time may only be granted by order of the Commissioner.

B. Response to Factual Allegations. The answer shall admit or deny each factual allegation in the show cause or summary order and shall set forth affirmative defenses, if any. A respondent without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of an allegation shall so state.

C. Request for Hearing. The answer shall indicate whether the respondent requests a hearing concerning the show cause or summary order.

D. Failure to File Answer. If a respondent fails to file a timely answer, the Commissioner may issue a proposed or final decision adverse to that respondent.

Md. Code Regs. 02.02.06.06

Regulations .06A and D adopted effective June 15, 1998 (25:12 Md. R. 944)