Laws: Cases and Codes : U.S. Code : Title 7 : Section 252


   
U.S. Code as of: 01/03/05
Section 252. Suspension or revocation of licenses

    (a) In general
      After providing notice and an opportunity for a hearing in
    accordance with this section, the Secretary may suspend or revoke
    any license issued, or approval for an activity provided, under
    this chapter - 
        (1) for a material violation of, or failure to comply, with any
      provision of this chapter (including regulations promulgated
      under this chapter); or
        (2) on the ground that unreasonable or exorbitant charges have
      been imposed for services rendered.
    (b) Temporary suspension
      The Secretary may temporarily suspend a license or approval for
    an activity under this chapter prior to an opportunity for a
    hearing for any violation of, or failure to comply with, any
    provision of this chapter (including regulations promulgated under
    this chapter).
    (c) Authority to conduct hearings
      The agency within the Department that is responsible for
    administering regulations promulgated under this chapter shall have
    exclusive authority to conduct any hearing required under this
    section.
    (d) Judicial review
      (1) Jurisdiction
        A final administrative determination issued subsequent to a
      hearing may be reviewable only in a district court of the United
      States.
      (2) Procedure
        The review shall be conducted in accordance with the standards
      set forth in section 706(2) of title 5.



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