California Public Resources Code

§ 42844

PRC § 42844 Effective Jan 1, 2013Div. 30 · Part 3 · Ch. 16 · Art. 5

Statute text

(a)The department may immediately suspend any permit issued pursuant to this chapter if the department determines that the action is necessary to prevent or mitigate an imminent or substantial endangerment to the public health or safety or the environment.

(b)The department shall notify the holder of the permit of the temporary suspension and the effective date thereof and, at the same time, shall serve the person with an accusation.

(c)Upon receipt by the department of a notice of defense to the accusation from the holder of the permit, the department shall, within 15 days, set the matter for a hearing, which shall be held as soon as possible, but not later than 30 days after receipt of the notice.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 534, Sec. 4. (AB 1647) Effective January 1, 2013.