{"data":{"id":"us-dc/d.c.-code-48-713","jurisdiction":"us-dc","citation":"D.C. Code § 48-713","heading":"Cease and desist order; embargo.","body":"(a)\nIf the Mayor determines that a hazardous condition exists that may endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the community, the Mayor may issue a cease and desist order to require a violator to cease operation immediately. Any person subject to a cease and desist order may appeal the cease and desist order within 7 days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, but shall be required to comply with the order pending appeal. The Mayor shall hold a hearing within 7 days of the receipt of a timely request and issue a decision within 7 days after the hearing.\n\n(b)\nIf the Mayor determines that a drug is adulterated or misbranded, the Mayor may order that the drug be removed from availability for distribution, sale, consumption, or use, or that the drug be destroyed or embargoed.","path":["Title 48. Foods and Drugs.","Chapter 7. Drug Manufacture and Distribution Licensure."],"source_url":"https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/48-713","current_through":"2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-29T05:44:07Z","sha256":"741728f554bda04f097168b5336de2a908093f8c6974aab37469ec445ef0f8b5","source_id":"us-dc","stale":false,"prev":"us-dc/d.c.-code-48-712","next":"us-dc/d.c.-code-48-714"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}