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Title 22 → Chapter I → Subchapter B → Part 18 → Subpart C → §18.9

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Title 22: Foreign Relations
PART 18—REGULATIONS CONCERNING POST EMPLOYMENT CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Subpart C—Administrative Enforcement Proceedings

§18.9 Contents of complaint.

A complaint shall plainly and concisely describe the allegations which constitute the basis for the proceeding. A complaint shall be deemed sufficient if it fairly informs the respondent of the charges against him/her so that the respondent is able to prepare a defense. Written notification shall be given of the place and of the time within which the respondent shall file his/her answer, which time shall not be less than 15 days from the date of service of the complaint. Notice shall be given that a decision by default may be rendered against the respondent in the event he/she fails to file an answer.

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