Iowa Administrative Code
Agency 645 - PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE DIVISION
Chapter 11 - CONTESTED CASES
Rule 645-11.12 - Answer

Universal Citation: IA Admin Code 645-11.12

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 19, March 20, 2024

(1) An answer shall be filed within 20 days of service of the statement of charges and notice of hearing.

(2) An answer shall show on whose behalf it is filed and specifically admit, deny, or otherwise answer all material allegations of the statement of charges. It shall state any facts deemed to show an affirmative defense and contain as many additional defenses as the respondent may claim.

(3) An answer shall state the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the answer, the person or entity on whose behalf it is filed, and the attorney representing that person, if any.

(4) Any allegation in the statement of charges not denied in the answer is considered admitted. The presiding officer may refuse to consider any defense not raised in the answer which could have been raised on the basis of facts known when the answer was filed if any party would be prejudiced.

(5) Amendments to the statement of charges and to an answer may be allowed with the consent of the parties or in the discretion of the presiding officer who may impose terms or grant a continuance.

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