{"data":{"id":"us-dc/d.c.-code-7-2042","jurisdiction":"us-dc","citation":"D.C. Code § 7-2042","heading":"Cease and desist orders.","body":"(a)\nIf, after investigation, the Mayor determines that a person has violated any provision of this subchapter or any rule issued pursuant to this subchapter, and the violation presents an imminent danger to the public, the Mayor may issue a written order directing the person to cease and desist from the violation.\n\n(b)\nWithin 5 days of service of the cease and desist order, the person shall request an expedited hearing on the violation. If no request for a hearing is made within the 5-day period, the cease and desist order shall be final. Within 5 business days of a timely request for an expedited hearing, the Mayor shall conduct a hearing.","path":["Title 7. Human Health Care and Safety.","Chapter 20. Child Care Services and Facilities.","Subchapter II. Child Development Facilities Regulation."],"source_url":"https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/7-2042","current_through":"2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-29T05:44:07Z","sha256":"7e05c553463d1c0a7f956f9604941a933c4ce97f8b3f80427085e832f35848da","source_id":"us-dc","stale":false,"prev":"us-dc/d.c.-code-7-2041","next":"us-dc/d.c.-code-7-2043"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}