What is the maximum duration a temporary suspension can remain in effect pending a hearing from the date of issuance?

The maximum duration a temporary suspension can remain in effect pending a hearing is 60 days from the date of issuance. This provision is designed to balance the need for immediate action to protect the public while also ensuring that the individual whose license is suspended is provided with a timely opportunity for a hearing. Temporary suspensions are typically enacted in situations where there may be a potential threat to the public's health, safety, or welfare, and allowing for a prompt review within 60 days helps to ensure due process.

The 60-day guideline serves as a regulatory measure to prevent indefinite suspensions and to facilitate a resolution as quickly as possible, which is beneficial both for the licensee and the public. This time frame is particularly crucial in the context of the funeral industry, where maintaining trust and service continuity is critical.