Section 1643.2 Of Article 3. Suspension Or Revocation Of License From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 2. >> Chapter 4.1. >> Article 3.
1643.2
. The state department may temporarily suspend any license
issued under this chapter prior to any hearing, when it has
determined that the action is necessary to protect the public
welfare. The state department shall notify the licensee of the
temporary suspension and the effective date thereof and at the same
time shall serve the licensee with an accusation. Upon receipt of a
notice of defense by the licensee, the matter shall, within 15 days,
be set for hearing. The hearing shall be held as soon as possible but
not later than 30 days after receipt of such notice. The temporary
suspension shall remain in effect until such time as the hearing is
completed and the state department has made a final determination on
the merits. However, the temporary suspension shall be deemed vacated
if the state department fails to make a final determination on the
merits within 60 days after the original hearing has been completed.