§ 7.10.220. Accusations—Service upon respondent.

A.

Upon the filing of an accusation against an existing license, the commission shall serve a copy thereof upon the respondent.

B.

The accusation may be served on the respondent personally, or by certified or registered mail.

C.

Service may be proved in a manner authorized in civil actions. Service by certified or registered mail shall be effective on the date of mailing if a certified letter containing the accusation is mailed, postage prepaid and addressed to the respondent at the latest address on file with the commission.

D.

Where a respondent files a notice of defense, or otherwise appears in a proceeding, all objections to the validity of service shall be deemed waived.

E.

The copy of the accusation shall include or be accompanied by a statement that respondent may request a hearing by filing a notice of defense as provided in this chapter within 10 days after service upon him of the accusation, and that failure to do so will constitute a waiver of his right to a hearing. The commission shall include with the accusation a postcard or other form, entitled "Notice of Defense," which, when signed by or on behalf of the respondent and returned to the commission, will acknowledge service of the accusation and constitute a notice of defense.

(Ord. 10279 § 7 (part), 1971: Ord. 9714 § 6 (part), 1969: Ord. 9431 § 2 (part), 1967: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 11 § 135.3, 1951.)