052-7 Wyo. Code R. §§ 7-6 - Contested case

(a) Any contested case before the board shall be conducted pursuant to these rules, the Act and the A.P.A.

(b) Contested cases before the board shall be initiated by a petition.

(c) At least ten (10) days prior to filing of a petition, written communication shall be sent to the respondent requiring indication whether respondent will accept service of the petition by United States certified mail, return receipt requested, or if respondent desires personal service at a place designated by him. Failure by respondent to return written election of choice of service to the board within thirty (30) days of mailing by the board shall mandate personal service. Service of a petition shall be governed by W.R.Civ.P. 4(c)-(o) and 5, and may include service by publication, as provided therein.

(d) The respondent shall file an answer to the petition, or cause an appearance to be entered in the matter before the Board, within thirty (30) days of service of the petition. Failure to file an answer or cause an appearance to be entered shall constitute a default by the respondent.

(e) Prior to any contested case hearing, other than one pursuant to a licensee's petition for reinstatement of a license or removal of restrictions or conditions on a license, an informal interview must be offered to the licensee.

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052-7 Wyo. Code R. §§ 7-6

Amended, Eff. 9/10/2015. Amended, Eff. 2/1/2019. Amended, Eff. 1/7/2021. Amended, Eff. 6/5/2024.