Section 200.50  Notice, Service and Proof of Service

a)         The hearing officer and all parties to the proceedings shall be served all pleadings, motions, notices and other documents filed by any party. Proof of such service on all parties shall be filed with the hearing officer.

b)         Any Order or Notice issued by the Department shall either be served personally or by registered or certified mail on the Respondent.

c)         All other pleadings and other documents shall be served personally or by first class United States mail properly addressed with postage prepaid, to each party to the proceeding.

d)         When any party or parties have appeared by attorney, service upon the attorney shall be deemed service upon the party or parties.

e)         Proof of service of any paper shall be by certificate of attorney, affidavit or acknowledgement, or certified or registered mail return receipt requested.

f)          Wherever notice or notification is indicated or required, it shall be effective upon the date of mailing to the party's business address, residence or last address on file with the Department.

g)         In addition to the methods provided for in this Part, a Respondent may be served in any manner permitted by law.  (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1985, ch. 110, pars. 2-201 et seq.)

(Source:  Former Section 200.50 repealed, new Section 200.50 adopted at 10 Ill. Reg. 17200, effective September 25, 1986)