The respondent may file an answer after receipt of the notice described in 18VAC135-50-380. The respondent may assert any defense that might be available to a defendant in a court of law. The answer must be in writing under oath or affirmation by the respondent. The affirmation must state: "I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct."
18 Va. Admin. Code § 135-50-390
Statutory Authority
§§ 36-96.20C and 54.1-2105 of the Code of Virginia.