§ 16-506. Refusal, suspension, or revocation of certification

   (a) In general. -- The Administration may suspend, revoke, or refuse to grant or renew certification under the driver education program of any drivers' school or of any classroom or laboratory instructor of a drivers' school, if it finds that the school or instructor has:

   (1) Failed to comply with any of the provisions of or any rule or regulation adopted under:

      (i) This subtitle;

      (ii) Title 15, Subtitle 7 of this article, as to drivers' schools; or

      (iii) Title 15, Subtitle 8 of this article, as to driving instructors; or

   (2) Been convicted of a crime of moral turpitude.

(b) Hearing required. --

   (1) If the Administration refuses to grant or renew a certification under this subtitle, the applicant may request a hearing under Title 12, Subtitle 2 of this article.

   (2) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, the Administration may suspend or revoke a certification under this subtitle only after a hearing under Title 12, Subtitle 2 of this article.

(c) Harm to the public. -- If the Administration determines that there is a danger of immediate, substantial, and continuing harm to the public if the certification is continued pending a hearing, the Administration shall:

   (1) Immediately suspend the certification;

   (2) Within 7 days of a request for a hearing, grant a hearing as provided in Title 12, Subtitle 2 of this article; and

   (3) After a hearing, render an immediate decision as to whether the Administration shall continue the suspension or revoke or reinstate the certification.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 66 1/2, § 6-706; 1977, ch. 14, § 2; 1998, ch. 483; 2000, ch. 386.