Section 106.708  Service

a)         The Agency must serve a copy of the notice of filing and statement of deficiency either personally on the respondent or the respondent's authorized agent, or by registered or certified mail with return receipt signed by the respondent or the respondent's authorized agent.  Proof must be made by affidavit of the person who makes personal service, or by properly executed registered or certified mail receipt.  The Agency must file proof of service of the notice of filing and statement of deficiency with the Clerk immediately upon completion of service.

b)         The Agency and the respondent must serve all motions and all other notices personally, by First Class United States mail, with sufficient postage, or by overnight delivery by a nationally recognized courier service.  The Agency and the respondent must file an original and 9 copies of the motions and notices with the Clerk with proof of service.

c)         Service is presumed complete upon personal service, four days after deposit in the United States First Class mail, with sufficient postage, or the next business day upon deposit with a nationally recognized courier service for overnight delivery.