(a) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 21-419 of this subtitle, the Secretary shall suspend a permit issued under this subtitle if: (1) The holder of the permit has obtained the permit fraudulently or deceptively; (2) The holder of the permit has violated this subtitle or a rule or regulation adopted under this subtitle; (3) A violation of this subtitle or a rule or regulation adopted under this subtitle exists at the place for which the permit has been issued under this subtitle; (4) A health hazard exists at the place for which the permit has been issued or exists as to the individual who holds the permit; or (5) The holder of the permit has interfered with the Secretary in the performance of the Secretary’s duties. (b) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, before suspending a permit, the Secretary shall give to the holder of the permit notice of intent to suspend. (2) The notice shall: (i) Specify with particularity the condition or violation that the Secretary believes to justify the suspension; and (ii) State that the holder has an opportunity to correct the condition or violation before a time that is: 1. ity the condition or violation that the Secretary believes to justify the suspension; and (ii) State that the holder has an opportunity to correct the condition or violation before a time that is: 1. At least 48 hours after the holder receives the notice of intent to suspend; and 2. Agreed on by the parties or set by the Secretary. (c) The Secretary is not required to give notice of intent to suspend a permit if: (1) The violation creates an imminent hazard to public health; or (2) The holder of the permit has willfully refused to permit an authorized inspection. (d) If a permit has been suspended more than once, the Secretary may revoke the permit.
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