Grounds for suspension and revocation of permit--Opportunity for hearing before revocation

A permit issued pursuant to § 39-6-10 may be suspended by the secretary of agriculture and natural resources or his duly qualified agent or agents upon failure by the holder of the permit to comply with any of the terms of state law and regulation or for interference with inspection, and may be revoked by the secretary for due cause after the holder of the permit has been given the opportunity for a hearing before the secretary. The secretary shall, upon request of the holder of a permit, fix the time and place of such hearing. Source: SL 1955, ch 67 , § 7; SDC Supp 1960, § 4.2007; SL 1965, ch 7 ; SL 2021, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 21-3 ), § 51, eff. Apr. 19, 2021. 39-6-16 . Hearing required before revocation of permit--Suspension pending hearing--Stop - sale order in lieu of suspension. No permit shall be revoked prior to the hearing provided in § 39-6-15 , but a permit may be suspended prior to such time and said suspension shall be in full force and effect until the hearing at which time the secretary of agriculture and natural resources shall make his final determination; however, in lieu of suspending the permit the secretary or his duly authorized agent may place a stop - sale order upon a single pasteurized product which does not meet the minimum standards fixed for such product. Source: SL 1955, ch 67 , § 7; SDC Supp 1960, § 4.2007; SL 1965, ch 7 ; SL 2021, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 21-3 ), § 51, eff. Apr. 19, 2021.