Md. Code Regs. 10.15.09.21 - Suspension and Revocation of Permits
A. When a permittee is found in violation of
this chapter and the Grade "A" Pasteurized Milk Ordinance, the Secretary may
suspend or revoke a permit as set forth in this regulation and Health-General
Article, §§ 21-211, 21-418, or 21-419, Annotated Code of Maryland, or
the Grade "A" Pasteurized Milk Ordinance.
B. Except as otherwise provided in this
regulation, before suspending a permit, the Secretary shall give to the
permittee notice of intent to suspend as provided by Health-General Article,
§ 21-418, Annotated Code of Maryland.
C. The Department may suspend a permit if the
permittee fails or neglects to correct a violation within the specified time
period.
D. If a permit has been
suspended more than once, the Secretary may revoke the permit.
E. The Department shall ensure that an
opportunity for a hearing is provided to a person whose permit has been
suspended or revoked.
F. When an
immediate and substantial danger is found to exist to public health, safety, or
welfare that imperatively requires emergency action, pursuant to Health-General
Article, § 21-418(c), and State Government Article, §10-226(c)(2),
Annotated Code of Maryland, the:
(1)
Department shall:
(a) Summarily suspend the
permit;
(b) Order the permittee to
cease operation immediately; and
(c) Promptly provide the permittee with:
(i) A written notice of the suspension of the
permit;
(ii) The reasons for the
suspension; and
(iii) An
opportunity to be heard; and
(2) Permittee shall immediately cease
operation upon the receipt of the summary suspension order.
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