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Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) The complaint will state that the authority seeks to impose civil penalties, assessments, or both, against the defendant and will include:
(1) The allegations of liability against the defendant and the statutory basis for liability, identification of the claims or statements involved, and the reasons liability allegedly arises from such claims or statements;
(2) The maximum amount of penalties and assessments for which the defendant may be held liable;
(3) A statement that the defendant may request a hearing by filing an answer and may be represented by a representative;
(4) Instructions for filing such an answer; and
(5) A warning that failure to file an answer within thirty days of service of the complaint will result in an imposition of the maximum amount of penalties and assessments.
(b) The reviewing official must serve the complaint on the defendant and, if the defendant requests a hearing, provide a copy to the ALJ assigned to the case.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 45. Public Welfare § 45.1174.7 Contents of a complaint - last updated January 02, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-45-public-welfare/cfr-sect-45-1174-7/
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