D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
Title 30. LOTTERY AND CHARITABLE GAMES |
Chapter 30-2. LOTTERY LICENSES |
Section 30-211. EMERGENCY INTERRUPTION OF AN AGENTS LOTTERY OPERATIONS
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211.1The Board may order an agent to cease the sale of lottery tickets without a prior hearing, for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days, if an agent violates any of the provisions of this title, and the Board finds that the public health, safety or welfare requires emergency action.
211.2The Executive Director shall deliver, by courier, a written notice or order of the Board to cease the sale of tickets stating the following:
(a) The reason for the order;
(b) The right to contest the order; and
(c) The right to be represented by counsel or any other person as a representative.
211.3The Executive Director shall schedule a hearing within ten (10) business days of the receipt of the notice or order to cease the sale of lottery tickets. The hearing shall be held prior to the expiration date of the order in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 4, except that the notice provisions of this subsection shall govern emergency interruptions.