After an automatic suspension due to immediate danger to public health and safety, the Board must hold a hearing within how many days?

• A. 14 days
• B. 20 days
• C. 45 days
• D. 30 days

Answer: (D)

When a license is suspended automatically because there’s immediate danger to public health and safety, the aim is to protect the public while giving the licensee a prompt chance to contest the action. Because this is a temporary, emergency measure, the board must schedule a hearing quickly to review whether the suspension should remain in effect. The rule is that the hearing must take place within 30 days of the emergency suspension taking effect. This 30‑day window balances swift protection of the public with the licensee’s right to due process, ensuring there’s timely review without leaving the public unprotected for too long. The other timeframes would either compress the process too much or prolong it beyond the standard expedited review required in emergency situations.