(a) To the extent an appraiser or appraiser trainee believes the appraiser or appraiser trainee is being asked to reply to an accusation, innuendo, or fact for the first time in a contested case hearing, the appraiser or appraiser trainee may respond to the board in writing not later than the 10th day after the last day of the hearing.
(b) If the appraiser or appraiser trainee chooses to respond as provided by this section, the attorney representing the board is entitled to continue to present evidence during the hearing.