District of Columbia Code Division VIII. General Laws. § 44-532.05. Notice and hearings.

When the Mayor determines that there are grounds for denial, suspension or revocation of a license under this subchapter, the Mayor shall serve upon the applicant or licensee a written notice of the proposed action, informing the applicant or licensee of his right to request, within 7 days from service of notice, a hearing before the Mayor at which time the applicant or licensee may show cause why his application for a license or renewal of his license should not be denied or his license not suspended or revoked. The notice to the applicant or licensee shall also specify what action, whether it be denial, suspension or revocation, is contemplated, the grounds therefor, and that such proposed action shall be taken in no hearing is requested.