§ 8.13 - Answer to charges.  


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  • The respondent shall be given a reasonable period of time to file an answer to the charges. The rules of an exchange may provide that:

    (a) The answer must be in writing and include a statement that the respondent admits, denies or does not have and is unable to obtain sufficient information to admit or deny each allegation. A statement of a lack of sufficient information shall have the effect of a denial of an allegation.

    (b) Failure to file an answer on a timely basis shall be deemed an admission of all allegations contained in the notice of charges.

    (c) Failure in an answer to deny expressly a charge shall be deemed to be an admission of such charge.