D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-1610

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 42, October 18, 2024

Rule 17-1610 - NOTICE OF PROPOSED ACTION

1610.1

When the Director proposes taking an action adverse to a licensee or applicant, having an effect listed in § 1609.2, the Director shall first give to the licensee or applicant a written notice which shall contain at a minimum the following:

(a) What action the Director proposes to take;

(b) Why the Director proposes to take the action, stating the specific reason(s);

(c) When the Director proposes to take the action;

(d) How, when, where the affected party may file a request for a hearing;

(e) Whether or not a request for a hearing will stop the proposed action of the Director;

(f) The right of the affected party to do the following:

(1) To present evidence;

(2) To request that witnesses and documents be subpoenaed;

(3) To cross-examine adverse witnesses;

(4) To be represented by counsel of choice at no expense to the Director; and

(g) That if the affected party fails to appear for the hearing, the Director may make a final decision without a hearing.

1610.2

The notice of proposed action may be served either personally or by certified mail, return receipt requested, directed to the person concerned at the last known residence or business address as shown by the records of the Department.

1610.3

The notice shall be deemed to have been properly served upon an applicant or licensee if a copy of the notice is left at the residence of the applicant or licensee with a person over the age of sixteen (16) years who then resides at the address.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-1610

Final Rulemaking published at 34 DCR 3165, 3170 (May 15, 1987)