D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 20, r. 20-6603

Current through Register Vol. 72, No. 2, January 10, 2025

Rule 20-6603 - SUSPENSION, REVOCATION, RESTRICTION, OR DENIAL OF A LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE

6603.1

In order to protect the public health, safety, and welfare, the Department may suspend, revoke, or refuse to issue, renew, or restore a license or certificate after giving written notice if the Department finds that the applicant or holder:

(a) Failed to meet and maintain the standards established by the Act and the UST Regulations;

(b) Submitted a false or fraudulent record, invoice, or report;

(c) Engaged in fraud or misrepresentation in the application for licensure or certification;

(d) Had a history of repeated violations of the Act or the UST Regulations; or

(e) Had a license or certification denied, revoked, or suspended in another state or jurisdiction.

6603.2

Notice of a proposed action to suspend, revoke, or refuse to issue, renew, or restore a license or certificate will be served as specified in § 6601.3.

6603.3

A proposed action shall become effective and final, unless the applicant or license or certificate holder requests a hearing under § 6604 no later than fifteen (15) days after the action is served, or no later than twenty (20) days after the date of the action if served by mail.

6603.4

If the Department determines during or after an investigation that the conduct of any licensed business or certified individual presents an imminent danger to the health or safety of the residents of the District, the Department may summarily suspend or restrict the license of the business or the certificate of the individual in accordance with this chapter.

6603.5

At the time of the summary suspension or restriction, the Department will provide the licensee or certificate holder with a written notice stating:

(a) The action that is being taken;

(b) The basis for t he action; and

(c) The right of the licensee or certificate holder to request a hearing.

6603.6

In the case of a summary action under § 6603.5:

(a) The suspension or restriction shall be effective immediately and shall become final, unless the license or certificate holder requests a hearing within seventy-two (72) hours after the notice is served; and

(b) A hearing will be held within fifteen (15) days of receipt of a timely request and a decision will be issued no later than fifteen (15) days after the hearing.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 20, r. 20-6603

Final Rulemaking published at 40 DCR 7835, 7917 (November 12, 1993); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 46 DCR 7699 (October 1, 1999); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 1778 (2/21/2020)