§ Rule 80G Actions for License Revocation or Suspension
Rule 80G. Actions for License Revocation or Suspension
(a) Actions for License Revocation or Suspension. Actions in the District Court under 4 M.R.S.A. § 152(9) seeking revocation or suspension of a license issued by a state licensing agency pursuant to 4 M.R.S.A. § 184 shall be governed by this rule.
(b) Complaint and Service of Process. The action shall be commenced by complaint filed in the District Court. The complaint must allege the violation of a cited statute or rule and the relief requested. The complaint and summons shall be served as required by 4 M.R.S.A. § 184.
(c) Emergency Revocation or Suspension of License. Upon the filing of a verified complaint or complaint accompanied by affidavits demonstrating an immediate threat to the public health, safety or welfare, the court ex parte may order the temporary revocation or suspension of a license pursuant to 4 M.R.S.A. § 184 (6). The court shall promptly order expedited notice and hearing on the complaint. A temporary order of revocation or suspension shall expire within 30 days of issuance unless renewed after notice and hearing.
(d) Trial. Trial of the action shall be as provided in these rules.
(e) Judgment. The parties may not dispose of the action by agreement or consent decree without the approval of the court. The court shall make findings of fact and conclusions of law as required by 4 M.R.S.A. § 184(7). Upon entry of judgment, the clerk shall serve each party with a copy of the judgment, including any separate opinion, findings of fact and conclusions of law supporting the judgment, and with a statement describing appellate rights to seek review of the judgment.