21 NCAC 16N .0504         NOTICE OF HEARING

(a)  The Board shall give the party or parties in a contested case a notice of hearing by one of the following methods:

(1)           a signed acceptance of service from the party;

(2)           delivery to the party's attorney of record who accepts service on behalf of the party; or

(3)           any method of service permitted pursuant to G.S. 150B-38(c).

(b)  If the Board determines that the public health, safety, or welfare requires emergency action, it may issue an order summarily suspending a license pursuant to G.S. 150B-3. The licensee to whom the order is directed shall cease practicing in North Carolina effective on the date of service of the order. The Board shall give notice of hearing pursuant to G.S. 150B-3 and 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.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 90-41.1; 150B-3; 150B-38;

Eff. August 25, 1977;

Amended Eff. April 1, 2015; May 1, 1989; April 1, 1988; October 1, 1986; November 20, 1980;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. January 9, 2018;

Amended Eff. August 1, 2024.