District Of Columbia § 7-2042 - Cease and desist orders.
Full text of District Of Columbia D.C. Code § 7-2042 — Cease and desist orders., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7-2042. Cease and desist orders.
7-2042If, after investigation, the Mayor determines that a person has violated any provision of this subchapter or any rule issued pursuant to this subchapter, and the violation presents an imminent danger to the public, the Mayor may issue a written order directing the person to cease and desist from the violation.
Within 5 days of service of the cease and desist order, the person shall request an expedited hearing on the violation. If no request for a hearing is made within the 5-day period, the cease and desist order shall be final. Within 5 business days of a timely request for an expedited hearing, the Mayor shall conduct a hearing.
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Section 7-2042 ("Cease and desist orders.") is part of the D.C. Code, the codified statutory law of District Of Columbia. 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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