PERMIT has been temporarily suspended may be present at the
preliminary hearing and may be represented by counsel, cross-
examine witnesses, inspect physical evidence, call witnesses,
offer evidence and testimony and make a record of the
proceedings. If it is determined that there is not a prima facie
case, the suspended license , certificate or , registration OR
PERMIT shall be immediately restored. The temporary suspension
shall remain in effect until vacated by the LICENSING board or
commission, but in no event longer than 180 days.
(c) Automatic suspension.--A license , certificate or ,
registration OR PERMIT issued by a licensing board or licensing
commission shall automatically be suspended upon:
(1) the legal commitment to an institution of a
licensee , certificate holder or registrant because of mental
incompetency from any cause upon filing with the board or
commission a certified copy of the commitment; or
(2) conviction of a felony under the act of April 14,
1972 (P.L.233, No.64), known as The Controlled Substance,
Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act, or conviction of an offense
under the laws of another jurisdiction, which, if committed
in this Commonwealth, would be a felony under The Controlled
Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act.
(d) Stay.--Automatic suspension under subsection (c) shall
not be stayed pending any appeal of a conviction.
(e) Restoration.--Restoration of a license , certificate or ,
registration OR PERMIT shall be made as provided by law in the
case of revocation or suspension of the license , certificate or ,
registration OR PERMIT .
(f) Definition.--As used in this section, the term
"conviction" shall include a judgment, an admission of guilt or
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