Section 2605.170  Notice of Hearing

a)         After receipt by the Department of a properly submitted Petition for Hearing, or in conjunction with a Notice of Charges, a Notice of Hearing shall be served, personally or by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, by the Department upon the parties or their agents appointed to receive service of process, and shall include the following:

1)         A statement of the date, time, place, and nature of the Administrative Hearing;

2)         A statement of the legal authority and jurisdiction under which the Administrative Hearing is to be held;

3)         A reference to the particular Sections of the substantive and procedural Statute and Program Rules involved;

4)         A short and plain statement of the matters asserted, the consequences of a failure to respond, and the assigned Hearing Number; and

5)         The names and mailing addresses of the Hearing Officer, all parties involved, and all other persons to whom the Department gives Notice of Hearing, unless otherwise confidential by law. [5 ILCS 100/10-25]

b)         Any contention that an improper Notice of Hearing was given will be deemed waived unless it is raised by a party prior to argument on any other motion, or, if no other motions are presented, prior to the commencement of opening statements.

(Source:  Amended at 43 Ill. Reg. 4056, effective March 19, 2019)