D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 23, r. 23-1616

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 44, November 1, 2024

Rule 23-1616 - FACT-FINDING HEARINGS

1616.1

Prior to rendering a final decision on a licensing request or an ABRA Investigative Report, the Board may hold a non-evidentiary fact finding hearing to obtain further information from an applicant, licensee, witness, government official, or any other member of the public with the permission of the Board.

1616.2

A licensee shall not be fined or have its license suspended or revoked at an uncontested fact- finding hearing.

1616.3

Information provided at a fact finding hearing may result in the issuance of a show case notice pursuant to § 1611 or other enforcement action permitted under the Act or this title. The fact- finding hearing may also result in the Board initiating an action to deny, modify, place conditions, or approve an application, as well as any other action authorized by this title.

1616.4

At any time, in its discretion, the Board may limit or exclude the submission of evidence, statements, and testimony at the hearing.

1616.5

All fact- finding hearings shall be open to the public.

1616.6

Notwithstanding § 1616.5, a fact finding hearing may be closed to the public:

(a) For purposes of receiving testimony, discussing, or deliberating upon the criminal background of an applicant for a solicitor's or ABC manager's license; or

(b) Where closure is required by section 405 of the District of Columbia Administrative Procedure Act, effective March 31, 2011 (D.C. Law 18-350; D.C. Official Code § 2-575) .

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 23, r. 23-1616

Final Rulemaking published at 66 DCR 1822 (2/8/2019); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 14482 (12/11/2020)