§ 47–2853.18. Summary suspension or restriction of license.

(a) If the Mayor determines, after investigation, that the conduct of a licensee, registrant, person certified, or person permitted by [this subchapter] to practice in the District, presents an imminent danger to the health and safety of persons in the District, the Mayor may summarily suspend or restrict, without a hearing, the license, registration, certification, or permission to practice an occupation or profession.

(b) The Mayor, at the time of the summary suspension or restriction of a license, shall provide the licensee with written notice stating the action that is being taken, the right of the licensee, registrant, person certified, or person permitted by [this subchapter] to practice in the District to request a hearing, and legal resources available in the District.

(c) A licensee, registrant, person certified, or person permitted by [this subchapter] to practice in the District shall have the right to request a hearing within 72 hours after service of notice of the summary suspension or restriction of license, registration, certification, or permission. The board shall hold a hearing within 72 hours of receipt of a timely request, and shall issue a decision within 72 hours after the hearing.

(d) Every decision and order adverse to a licensee, registrant, person certified, or person permitted to practice by [this subchapter] in the District shall be in writing and shall be accompanied by findings of fact and conclusions of law. The findings shall be supported by, and in accordance with, reliable, probative, and substantial evidence. The relevant board shall provide a copy of the decision and order and accompanying findings of fact and conclusions of law to each party to a case or to his or her attorney of record.

(e) Any person aggrieved by a final summary action may file an appeal in accordance with subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2.