Section 73.190. Suspension procedure

(a) If, after a hearing is provided in this chapter, the Board determines to suspend a license or registration, the Board will serve upon the school or admissions representative, a notice of suspension by United States Postal Service certified mail, return receipt requested.

(b) The notice shall direct the licensee or registrant to:

(1) Surrender to the Board for safekeeping current enrollment agreements.

(2) Cease and desist activities related to recruitment or enrolllment of students or prospective students.

(3) Refund prepaid tuitions under the supervision of the Board or its designee.

(4) Commence a teachout or refund unearned tuition as specified by the Board and under the supervision of the Board or a designee.

(c) Failure of a licensee or registrant to comply with a notice of suspension may result in imposition of a civil penalty and prosecution for a summary offense.

(d) If the licensee or registrant does not appeal the notice of suspension as provided in 2 Pa.C.S. § 702 (relating to appeals), the notice of suspension is deemed final.

(e) If an appeal from the notice of suspension is taken, the notice of suspension shall be stayed until the appeal is finally decided.

Notation

Cross References

This section cited in 22 Pa. Code § 73.183 (relating to violations by licensees); and 22 Pa. Code § 73.184 (relating to reporting of potential violation).