N.J.A.C. 11:5-11.2 — Answers

(a) Any party against whom an order to show cause or complaint is directed and who desires to contest the same or make any representation to the Commission in connection therewith shall file an answer in writing with the Commission. (b) The answer shall apprise the Commission fully and completely of the nature of all defenses and shall admit or deny specifically and in detail all material allegations of the order to show cause or complaint. (c) Matters alleged by way of affirmative defense shall be separately stated and numbered in the answer. (d) An Answer must be filed within 20 days after service of the Order to Show Cause or complaint unless the deputy attorney general or staff member who represents the complainant consents, or the Commission orders an extension of time to Answer. (e) Filing of an Answer shall be made by forwarding an original and two copies to the Executive Director of the Commission and a copy to the deputy attorney general or staff member who is representing the complainant in the matter.