Illinois Code § 160
Illinois Code § 160. Reproduced from the official Illinois Compiled Statutes, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 160.
Summary suspension of license. The Secretary may summarily suspend the license of a respiratory care practitioner without a hearing, simultaneously with the institution of proceedings for a hearing provided for in Section 105 of this Act, if the Secretary finds that evidence in his or her possession indicates that the continuation of practice by the respiratory care practitioner would constitute an imminent danger to the public. In the event that the Secretary summarily suspends the license of respiratory care practitioner without a hearing, a hearing must be commenced within 30 calendar days after the suspension has occurred and concluded as expeditiously as practical. (Source: P.A. 99-230, eff. 8-3-15.) (Text of Section after amendment by P.A. 104-152) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2031) Sec. 160. Summary suspension of license. The Secretary may summarily suspend the license of a respiratory care practitioner without a hearing, simultaneously with the institution of proceedings for a hearing provided for in Section 105 of this Act, if the Secretary finds that evidence in the Secretary's possession indicates that the continuation of practice by the respiratory care practitioner would constitute an imminent danger to the public. In the event that the Secretary summarily suspends the license of respiratory care practitioner without a hearing, a hearing must be commenced within 30 calendar days after the suspension has occurred and concluded as expeditiously as practical. (Source: P.A. 104-152, eff. 1-1-26.)
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- Citation: Illinois Compiled Statutes § 160
- Jurisdiction: Illinois
- Code: Illinois Compiled Statutes
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