R 125.222 Suspension; duration.

Rule 222. (1) Suspensions are for a temporary period pending the completion of the specified legal proceeding, administrative action, investigation, or other such event. (2) A suspension becomes effective upon the suspension date indicated in the notice provided pursuant to R 125.220. The suspension continues until the authority issues a final decision following a hearing, if a hearing is requested, on the notice of suspension, which may lift or continue the suspension on such terms determined by the authorized officer.. (3) A suspension remains effective, unless overruled by the final decision following a hearing on a notice of suspension, until the expiration of the stated period of suspension or a petition for early reinstatement is granted, whichever occurs first. (4) In cases based solely upon an alleged or suspected violation of federal or state law, a suspension terminates within 12 months, unless 1 of the following actions is initiated: (a) Criminal prosecution. (b) Civil action. (c) An administrative hearing or action for the alleged or suspected violation of law and issuance of a final decision and order, which may lift or continue the suspension on such terms determined by the authorized officer issuing the final decision.