District of Columbia Statutes
§ 48-713 — Cease and desist order; embargo.
(a)If the Mayor determines that a hazardous condition exists that may endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the community, the Mayor may issue a cease and desist order to require a violator to cease operation immediately. Any person subject to a cease and desist order may appeal the cease and desist order within 7 days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, but shall be required to comply with the order pending appeal. The Mayor shall hold a hearing within 7 days of the receipt of a timely request and issue a decision within 7 days after the hearing.
(b)If the Mayor determines that a drug is adulterated or misbranded, the Mayor may order that the drug be removed from availability for distribution, sale, consumption, or use, or that the drug be destroyed or embargoed.
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Legislative History
June 13, 1990, D.C. Law 8-137, § 14, 37 DCR 2631
Nearby Sections
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§ 48-1001
Definitions.§ 48-1003
Notice of a drug free zone.§ 48-1004
Prohibition.§ 48-1005
Penalties.§ 48-1006
Reporting.§ 48-102
Definitions — “Drug”; “food”.§ 48-105
Complaints to be investigated.§ 48-108.01
Administrative remedies for enforcement.