Procedure for Hearings

(A) Suspension of a License. (1) Upon written request to the Board, the licensee shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard concerning the suspension of a license by the Board. (2) Such a hearing shall be initiated pursuant to 801 CMR 1.00: Standard Adjudicatory Rules of Practice and Procedure no later than 21 calendar days after the effective date of the suspension. (3) In cases of suspension of a license, the hearing officer shall determine whether the Board has proved by a preponderance of the evidence that there existed immediately prior to or at the time of the suspension a situation or condition which the Board determined presents an imminent threat to the health or safety of one or more customers at a tanning facility. The hearing officer shall issue a written decision which contains a summary of the testimony and evidence considered and the reasons for the decision. (B) Denial, Revocation, or Refusal to Renew a License. (1) A license may be denied, revoked or refused renewal only after a hearing conducted by the Board of Health; (2) If the Board determines that a license shall be denied, revoked or not renewed pursuant to 105 CMR 123.011, the Board shall initiate a hearing in accordance with 801 CMR 1.00: Standard Adjudicatory Rules of Practice and Procedure. (3) Following the hearing, the hearing officer shall issue a written decision which contains a summary of the testimony and evidence considered and the reasons for the decision.