Section 25186.2.5 Of Article 8. Enforcement From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 20. >> Chapter 6.5. >> Article 8.
25186.2.5
. The department may temporarily suspend the operation of
a facility operating under an expired permit that has been extended
pursuant to subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (c) of
Section 25200 or an interim status pursuant to Section 25200.5 prior
to a hearing if the department determines that the action is
necessary to prevent or mitigate a risk to the public health or
safety or the environment. The department shall notify the owner and
operator of the facility of the temporary suspension and the
effective date of the temporary suspension and at the same time shall
serve the person with an accusation. Upon receipt by the department
of a notice of defense to the accusation from the owner or operator
of the facility, the department shall, within 15 days, set the matter
for a hearing, which shall be held as soon as possible, but not
later than 30 days after receipt of the notice. The temporary
suspension shall remain in effect until the hearing is completed and
the department has made a final determination on the merits, which
shall be made within 60 days after the completion of the hearing. If
the determination is not transmitted within this period, the
temporary suspension shall be of no further effect.