The secretary of the department can order a summary / emergency suspension when a complaint____

• A. Poses an immediate danger to the public
• B. Is unsubstantiated
• C. Involves a minor violation
• D. Is outside jurisdiction

Answer: (A)

Emergency suspensions are a protective, time-sensitive measure used when there’s an immediate risk to the public. If a complaint shows that continuing to allow someone to practice or operate could pose an imminent danger, the secretary can step in right away with a summary or emergency suspension while the issue is investigated. This lets the public be protected without waiting for a full hearing.

The other scenarios don’t justify this urgent action. An unsubstantiated complaint lacks verified facts to support urgent action. A minor violation isn’t the kind of imminent risk that requires emergency suspension. And if something is outside jurisdiction, the department doesn’t have the authority to suspend based on that issue.