Under what circumstances can a license be suspended or revoked, and what due-process steps are involved?

• A. License can be suspended without notice.
• B. No due process required for license actions.
• C. License can be suspended or revoked for serious violations; due process includes notice, opportunity to cure, and appeal rights.
• D. License revocation requires only internal review.

Answer: (C)

Licensing actions like suspension or revocation are reserved for serious violations, and they must follow due-process steps to be fair. When such actions are warranted, the licensee should receive notice that outlines the charges and the proposed action, a meaningful opportunity to respond or correct the issue (where applicable), and the right to appeal or request a hearing. This structure protects the licensee from surprise penalties, ensures the agency bases its decision on evidence, and provides a path to challenge or remediate the situation if appropriate. The other options fall short because they skip essential protections: proceeding without notice undermines fairness, due process is required for license actions, and relying solely on internal review does not provide adequate opportunity to be heard or to appeal.