What must happen to suspend a blaster license?

• A. The blaster must be notified
• B. A hearing must be held
• C. The blaster must be notified and a hearing must be held
• D. The license suspends automatically after an incident

Answer: (C)

Suspension of a blaster license is governed by due process in administrative actions. The right approach is that the blaster must be notified of the proposed suspension and must be given a hearing to respond. Notifying the blaster ensures they know the basis and facts being considered, while a hearing provides the opportunity to present evidence, challenge charges, and hear the other side’s information. Together, these steps protect fairness and accuracy in the decision.

If only notification occurred, there would be no chance to contest or explain the situation. If only a hearing happened without prior notice, the process would be unfair because the blaster wouldn’t know what charges or facts to address. Automatically suspending after an incident bypasses this due process entirely.