If no hearing is requested, an emergency cease and desist order becomes final after how many days?

If no hearing is requested, an emergency cease and desist order becomes final after how many days?

• A. 31 days
• B. 21 days
• C. 14 days
• D. 7 days

Answer: (A)

When an emergency cease and desist order is issued, the key point is how long the licensee has to request a hearing before the order becomes final. The rule provides a 31-day window for this. If no hearing is requested within those 31 days, the order becomes final and enforceable. This gives the licensee a reasonable chance to challenge the order while ensuring the public is protected from ongoing harm without unnecessary delay. If a hearing is requested within that period, the order is typically stayed and a hearing is held before a final determination is made.

When an emergency cease and desist order is issued, the key point is how long the licensee has to request a hearing before the order becomes final. The rule provides a 31-day window for this. If no hearing is requested within those 31 days, the order becomes final and enforceable. This gives the licensee a reasonable chance to challenge the order while ensuring the public is protected from ongoing harm without unnecessary delay. If a hearing is requested within that period, the order is typically stayed and a hearing is held before a final determination is made.