§ 96.16 - Licensed chemists; suspension or revocation of license.

The Director may, without a hearing, suspend or revoke the license issued to a licensed chemist upon written request and a satisfactory statement of reasons submitted by such licensed chemist. Pending final action by the Secretary, the Director may, whenever such action is deemed necessary, suspend or revoke the license of any licensed chemist when such licensed chemist:

(a) Has ceased to perform services as such chemist;

(b) Has knowingly or carelessly analyzed cottonseed improperly;

(c) Has violated or evaded any provision of the Act or the regulations so far as they relate to the licensee;

(d) Has used the license or allowed it to be used for any fraudulent or improper purposes; or

(e) Has in any manner become incompetent or incapacitated to perform the duties of a licensed chemist.

In such cases the Director shall give written notice of the suspension or revocation to the licensed chemist, accompanied by a statement of the reasons therefor. Within 10 days after the receipt of the aforesaid notice and statement of reasons by such licensee, the individual may file an appeal, in writing, with the Secretary, supported by any argument or evidence that the licensee may wish to offer, as to why the license should not be suspended or revoked. After the expiration of the aforesaid 10-day period and consideration of such argument and evidence, the Secretary will take such action as is deemed appropriate with respect to such suspension or revocation. When no appeal is filed within the prescribed 10 days, the license shall be automatically suspended or revoked.