Section 17-2324. DISCIPLINARY ACTION

 

2324.1If the Board, subject to the applicant or licensee's right to a hearing as provided by the Act, finds that an applicant or licensee has violated any applicable provision of this chapter or the Act, the Board may deny an application, revoke or suspend a license or privilege, levy a civil penalty, issue a reprimand, require a course of remediation, or refer an applicant or licensee to the Office of the Attorney General for criminal prosecution.

 

2324.2The Board may, prior to a hearing but after an investigation, issue an order requiring any person alleged to be in violation of this chapter or the Act to cease and desist immediately from the alleged activity if the alleged activity has caused or may cause immediate or irreparable harm to the public. The Board shall deliver the order to the person affected pursuant to the provisions of D.C. Official Code § 47-2844.01.

 

2324.3The Director may, after investigation but without a hearing, summarily suspend or restrict a licensee's license to practice pursuant to this chapter and the Act if the Director determines that the licensee's conduct presents an imminent danger to the health or safety of persons in the District.

 

2324.4If the Director suspends or restricts a licensee's license or certification to practice pursuant to § 2324.3 of this chapter, the licensee is entitled to notice and a hearing pursuant to the provisions of D.C. Official Code § 47-2853.18.

 

2324.5If the Board receives notification from any federal agency or federally-related lending institution that utilizes licensees or certificate holders in real property appraisals that the agency or institution has suspended a licensee from offering appraisal services on federally related transactions, the Board shall conduct an investigation into the circumstances and, if appropriate, commence disciplinary action against the licensee.

 

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Final Rulemaking published at 40 DCR 8480 (December 10, 1993); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 53 DCR 5846 (July 21, 2006); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 9991 (September 26, 2008).