licensee. The provisions of subsection (a) shall not apply to
temporary suspension. The board shall then commence formal
action to suspend, revoke or restrict the license of the
individual concerned as otherwise provided for in this act. All
actions shall be taken promptly and without delay. Within 30
days following the issuance of an order temporarily suspending a
license, the board shall conduct or cause to be conducted a
preliminary hearing to determine if there is a prima facie case
supporting the suspension. The licensee whose license has been
temporarily suspended may be present at the preliminary hearing,
may be represented by counsel and may 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 shall be immediately restored. The temporary suspension
shall remain in effect until vacated by the board, but in no
event longer than 180 days.
(c) Automatic suspension.--A license issued under this act
shall automatically be suspended upon the legal commitment to an
institution of a licensee because of mental incompetency from
any cause upon filing with the board a certified copy of the
commitment, 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.
Section 503. Reporting of multiple licensure.
An optician or contact lens technician who is also licensed
to practice opticianry or contact lens fitting in any other
state, territory, possession or country shall report this
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