21 N.C. Admin. Code 42L.0105

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 8, October 15, 2024

Section 42L .0105 - NOTICE OF HEARING

(a) The Board shall give the party or parties in a contested case a notice of hearing not less than 15 days before the hearing. Said notice shall contain the following information, in addition to the items specified in G.S. 150B-38(b):

(1) the name, position, address and telephone number of a person at the office of the Board to contact for further information or discussion;

(2) the date, time, and place for a pre-hearing conference, if any; and

(3) any other information deemed relevant to informing the parties as to the procedure of the hearing.

(b) If the Board determines that the public health, safety, or welfare requires such action, it may issue an order summarily suspending a license. Upon service of the order, the licensee to whom the order is directed shall immediately cease the practice of optometry in North Carolina. The Board shall promptly give notice of hearing pursuant to G.S. 150B-38 following service of the order. The suspension shall remain in effect pending issuance by the Board of a final agency decision pursuant to G.S. 150B-42.

21 N.C. Admin. Code 42L .0105

Authority G.S. 90-117.5; 90-121.2; 150B-3(c); 150B-11; 150B-38;
Eff. June 1, 1989;
Renumbered from 21 NCAC 42L .0004 Eff. April 1, 1993;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. May 23, 2015.

Authority G.S. 90-117.5; 90-121.2; 150B-3(c); 150B-11; 150B-38;
Eff. June 1, 1989;
Renumbered from 21 NCAC 42L .0004 Eff. April 1, 1993.