Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 480-39-.01

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through November 21, 2024

Rule 480-39-.01 - Initial Pleading

(1) The hearing in a contested case shall be commenced by the Board's filing of a notice of hearing directed to the respondent or respondents.

(2) Every pleading or other paper submitted for filing in a contested case, to the extent possible, shall contain the following:

(a) A title which indicates the nature of the proceeding and the parties involved therein;

(b) The name of the Board;

(c) A short and plain statement of the nature of the pleading (e.g. Answer, Motion for Continuance, etc.);

(d) In addition, the notice of hearing shall, to the extent possible, contain the following:

1. A short and plain statement of the matters asserted or the issues involved;

2. A clear and concise statement of the laws involved;

3. A notice of the rights of the person to whom the notice of hearing is directed;

4. A statement that an answer to the matters asserted is required; and

5. Any other information required by law or deemed appropriate by the Board.

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 480-39-.01

O.C.G.A. §§ 26-4-27, 26-4-28, 26-4-60, 50-13-3, 50-13-13.

Original Rule entitled "Initial Pleading" adopted. F. Jun. 20, 2014; eff. July 10, 2014.