§ 7.10.230. Notice of defense—Form and filing.

A.

Within 10 days after service upon him of the accusation against an existing license, the respondent may file with the commission one or more notices of defense in which he may:

1.

Request a hearing;

2.

Object to the accusation upon the ground that it does not state acts or omissions upon which the commission may proceed;

3.

Object to the form of the accusation on the ground that it is so indefinite or uncertain that he cannot identify the transaction or prepare his defense;

4.

Admit the accusation in whole or in part.

B.

The respondent shall be entitled to a hearing on the merits if he files a notice of defense within 10 days, and any such notice shall be deemed a specific denial of all parts of the accusation not expressly admitted. Failure to file such notice shall constitute an admission of the truth of the allegations of the accusation and a waiver of respondent's rights to a hearing, but the commission in its discretion may nevertheless grant a hearing. Unless objection is taken as provided in this section, all objections to the form of the accusation shall be deemed waived.

C.

The notice of defense shall be in writing signed by or on behalf of the respondent, and shall state his mailing address. It need not be verified or follow any particular form.

(Ord. 10279 § 7 (part), 1971: Ord. 9920 § 3 (part), 1969: Ord. 9714 § 6 (part), 1969: Ord. 9431 § 2 (part), 1967: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 11 § 135.4, 1951.)