5 U.S.C.
§ 558. Imposition of sanctions; determination of applications for
licenses; suspension, revocation, and expiration of licenses
- (a) This section applies, according to the provisions thereof, to the
exercise of a power or authority.
- (b) A sanction may not be imposed or a substantive rule or order issued
except within jurisdiction delegated to the agency and as authorized by law.
- (c) When application is made for a license required by law, the agency,
with due regard for the rights and privileges of all the interested parties or
adversely affected persons and within a reasonable time, shall set and complete
proceedings required to be conducted in accordance with sections
556 and 557 of this title or other
proceedings required by law and shall make its decision. Except in cases of
willfulness or those in which public health, interest, or safety requires
otherwise, the withdrawal, suspension, revocation, or annulment of a license is
lawful only if, before the institution of agency proceedings therefor, the
licensee has been given -
- (1) notice by the agency in writing of the facts or conduct which may
warrant the action; and
- (2) opportunity to demonstrate or achieve compliance with all lawful
requirements. When the licensee has made timely and sufficient application for a
renewal or a new license in accordance with agency rules, a license with
reference to an activity of a continuing nature does not expire until the
application has been finally determined by the agency.
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