Section 30-210. NOTICE OF DENIAL, REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION

 

210.1If the Board initially votes to deny an original or a renewal license, or to revoke or suspend an agent's license, the Agency shall send a written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, stating the following:

 

(a) The reasons for denial, revocation or suspension;

 

(b) The right to contest the denial, revocation or suspension at a hearing before the Agency; and

 

(c) The right to be represented by counsel or any other person.

 

210.2In order to request a hearing, the applicant or agent shall file a written request for a hearing with the Executive Director within fifteen (15) business days of the receipt of the notice in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 4 of this title.

 

210.3The Executive Director shall set a date, time, and place for the hearing and shall provide notice to the applicant or agent at least fifteen (15) days prior to the hearing.

 

210.4The Board's action shall be final if one of the following occurs:

 

(a) An applicant or agent fails to file a written request for a hearing within fifteen (15) business days after receipt of the notice; or

 

(b) After a hearing, the Board affirms its initial decision.

 

210.5Upon notification of the final decision by the Board to deny a renewal license, the agent shall do the following:

 

(a) Cease the sale of lottery tickets;

 

(b) Render a final lottery accounting by the date on the order; and

 

(c) Surrender the license, identification card, on-line computer terminal, and any other lottery property to the Agency by the date on the order.

 

source

Final Rulemaking published at 36 DCR 8665, 8672 (December 29, 1989).