COL11282017
The agency shall include with the copy of accusation served on respondent a form notice of defense entitled as such which may be a post card or other form in the discretion of the agency. In addition, the agency shall include in or with the copy of accusation served, a notice that respondent may request a hearing by filing a notice of defense within fifteen (15) days after service upon him of the accusation, and that failure to do so will constitute a waiver of right to a hearing. The notice of defense form, when signed by or on behalf of respondent and returned to the agency, will constitute a notice of defense. SOURCE: GC § 24110.