§ 24-2802
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§24–2802.
(1)The Board shall hear a case within 30 days after the violation is reported by an inspector or law enforcement officer.
(2)The Board shall make a determination of the case within 15 days after the conclusion of the hearing.
(1)Unless another penalty is provided, for a violation of this article, the Board may impose:
(i)for the first offense:
1. a fine not exceeding $1,000;
2. suspension of the license; and
3. closure of the place of business not exceeding 15 days;
(ii)for the second offense:
1. a fine not exceeding $2,000;
2. suspension of the license; and
3. closure of the place of business not exceeding 30 days;
(iii)for a third or subsequent offense that is different from either of the two previous offenses:
1. a fine not exceeding $2,500;
2. suspension of the license; and
3. closure of the place of business not exceeding 90 days; and
(iv)for a third offense that is the same as either of the two previous offenses:
1. revocation of the license;
2. prohibition of licensure of the violator; and
3. prohibition of licensure of the premises for a period not exceeding 1 year after the revocation.
(2)The penalties provided in paragraph
(1)of this subsection:
(i)do not limit, but are in addition to, other specific or general penalties for the same violation under this article; and
(ii)are independent of any related court action based on the same violation.
(c)A petition seeking judicial review may not stay an order of the Board to suspend a license or close a place of business.