Iowa Administrative Code
Agency 641 - Public Health Department
Chapter 33 - Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board-contested Cases
Rule 641-33.13 - Pleadings
Universal Citation: IA Admin Code 641-33.13
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 6, September 18, 2024
(1) Pleadings. Pleadings may be required by rule, by the statement of charges, or by order of the presiding officer.
(2) Answer.
a. An answer shall be filed within 20 days of
service of the statement of charges and notice of hearing that:
(1) Identifies on whose behalf it is
filed;
(2) Sets forth the name,
address and telephone number of the person filing the answer, the person on
whose behalf it is filed, and the attorney, if any, representing that
person;
(3) Specifically admits,
denies or otherwise answers all material allegations of the statement of
charges; and
(4) Sets forth any
facts deemed necessary to show an affirmative defense and contain as many
additional defenses as the respondent may claim.
b. The presiding officer may refuse to
consider any defense not raised in the answer that could have been raised on
the basis of facts known when the answer was filed if any party would be
prejudiced.
(3) Amendments. Any notice of hearing or statement of charges may be amended before a responsive pleading has been filed. Otherwise, a party may amend a pleading only with the consent of the other parties or at the discretion of the presiding officer who may impose terms or grant a continuance.
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