IC 25-36.5-1-16 : Denial, suspension, or revocation of license or registration; grounds; hearing

Sec. 16. (a) The director may revoke, suspend, deny, or refuse to issue any license or agent's registration under that license if the applicant or holder of that license has:

(1) been convicted of a felony;

(2) violated any provision of this chapter; or

(3) violated any rule or regulation of the department promulgated under this chapter.

Revocation or suspension of a license or an agent's registration shall be determined by the director after an administrative hearing as provided in subsection (d).

(b) The director may suspend a license for not more than ninety (90) days before a final adjudication if the director finds that the holder of a timber buyer's license poses a clear and immediate danger to public health, safety, or property if allowed to continue to operate.

(c) The director may renew a suspension under subsection (b) for a period of not more than ninety (90) days. There is no limit to the number of times the director may renew a suspension.

(d) A proceeding under this chapter to revoke, suspend, deny, or refuse to issue a license shall be conducted in the manner prescribed by IC 4-21.5-3.

Formerly: Acts 1975, P.L.274, SEC.3. As amended by P.L.141-2022, SEC.54.