Delaware § 5505 - Emergency suspension.
Full text of Delaware Delaware Code § 5505 — Emergency suspension., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5505. Emergency suspension.
(a) The Director shall be granted the power to impose an emergency suspension on any person licensed under this chapter if, in the opinion of the Director, that failure to take such action could jeopardize the public’s safety and welfare.
(b) Any person whose license is suspended by the Director, under subsection (a) of this section shall be granted a full hearing, by the Board, within 10 days from the date that the request for a hearing is received by the Director, provided that the violating party request such a hearing, in writing, to the Director within 5 days of the suspension. With the consent of the person requesting a hearing, the hearing may be schedule at the next quarterly meeting of the Board.
77 Del. Laws, c. 457, § 4;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 5505
What does Delaware Code § 5505 cover?
Section 5505 ("Emergency suspension.") is part of the Delaware Code, the codified statutory law of Delaware. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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