§ 737.64 - Suspension or revocation of licenses.

Pending investigation the Secretary or his designated representative may, whenever he deems necessary, suspend the license of a sampler, inspector, grader, or weigher temporarily without hearing. Upon a written request and a satisfactory statement of reasons therefor submitted by the licensee, or when the licensee has ceased to perform the services for which licensed, the Secretary or his designated representative may, without hearing, suspend or revoke the license issued to such licensee. The Secretary, or his designated representative may, after opportunity for hearing, when possible, has been afforded in the manner prescribed in this section, suspend or revoke a license issued to a sampler, inspector, grader, or weigher when such licensee has, in any manner, become incompetent or incapacitated to perform his duties as such licensee. As soon as it shall come to the attention of a licensed warehouseman that any of the conditions in this section exist, it shall be his duty to notify in writing the Service. Before the license of any sampler, inspector, grader, or weigher is permanently suspended or revoked, pursuant to section 12 of the act, such licensee shall be furnished by the Secretary or his designated representative, a written statement specifying the charges and shall be allowed a reasonable time within which he may answer the same in writing and apply for a hearing, an opportunity for which shall be afforded in accordance with § 737.78.