Section 386.1150  Request for Hearing

a)         If a respondent elects to request a hearing, he shall submit a written request to the Director.  The request shall:

1)         state the name and address of the respondent and of the person signing the request, if different from the respondent;

2)         state with respect to each allegation whether it is admitted or denied; and

3)         state the issues to be raised by the respondent at the hearing.

b)         After receiving a request for hearing which complies with the requirements of subsection (a), the Director shall request the Secretary to appoint a presiding officer.  The designated presiding officer schedules a hearing for the earliest practicable date.

c)         The presiding officer shall grant extensions of the time of the commencement of the hearing for good cause shown.