North Dakota Century Code Title 43. Occupations and Professions § 43-15-28.1. Temporary suspension--Appeal

1. If the board has verified evidence that probable cause or grounds for discipline requires the suspension of a pharmacy permit or license of a pharmacist and if harm to the public is so imminent and critical that substantial harm could or would likely result if the permit or license is not suspended prior to a hearing, the board may order a temporary suspension ex parte.

2. An ex parte temporary suspension remains in effect for not more than sixty days, unless otherwise terminated by the board.

3. The board shall set the date of a full hearing on the cause and grounds for discipline regarding the permit or license for not later than sixty days from the issuance of the ex parte temporary suspension order. Within three days after the issuance of the ex parte suspension order, the board shall serve the pharmacy or pharmacist with a copy of the order along with a copy of the complaint and notice of the date set for the full hearing.

4. The pharmacy or pharmacist may appeal the ex parte temporary suspension order prior to the full hearing. For purposes of appeal, the district court shall decide whether probable cause or grounds for discipline reasonably requires the temporary suspension to adequately protect the public interest. The court shall give priority to the appeal for prompt disposition.