[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 45, Volume 1]

[Revised as of October 1, 2006]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 45CFR79.8]



[Page 285-286]

 

                        TITLE 45--PUBLIC WELFARE

 

                    SUBTITLE A--DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

                           AND HUMAN SERVICES

 

PART 79_PROGRAM FRAUD CIVIL REMEDIES--Table of Contents

 

Sec.  79.8  Service of complaint.



    (a) Service of a complaint must be made by certified or registered 

mail or by delivery in any manner authorized



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by Rule 4(d) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Service is 

complete upon receipt.

    (b) Proof of service, stating the name and address of the person on 

whom the complaint was served, and the manner and date of service, may 

be made by--

    (1) Affidavit of the individual serving the complaint by delivery;

    (2) A United States Postal Service return receipt card acknowledging 

receipt; or

    (3) Written acknowledgment of receipt by the defendant or his or her 

representative.