[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 24, Volume 5] [Revised as of January 1, 2007] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 24CFR1720.235] [Page 77-78] TITLE 24--HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT CHAPTER X--OFFICE OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR HOUSING--FEDERAL HOUSING COMMISSIONER, DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (INTERSTATE LAND SALES REGISTRATION PROGRAM) PART 1720_FORMAL PROCEDURES AND RULES OF PRACTICE--Table of Contents Subpart D_Adjudicatory Proceedings Sec. 1720.235 Hearings--suspension orders issued pursuant to Sec. 1710.45(b)(2) and Sec. 1710.45(b)(3) of this chapter. (a) A developer, upon receipt of a suspension order issued pursuant to Sec. 1710.45(b)(2) or Sec. 1710.45(b)(3) of this chapter, may obtain a hearing by filing a written request in accordance with the instructions regarding such request [[Page 78]] contained in the suspension order. Such request must be filed within 15 days of receipt of the suspension order and must be accompanied by an answer and 3 copies thereof signed by the respondent or respondent's attorney conforming to the requirements of Sec. 1720.245. Filing of a motion for a more definite statement pursuant to Sec. 1720.315 shall alter the period of time to request a hearing in accordance with Sec. 1720.240. (b) When a hearing is requested pursuant to paragraph (a) of this section, such hearing shall be held within 20 days of receipt of the request. The time and place for hearing shall be fixed with due regard for the public interest and the convenience and necessity of the parties or their representatives. (c) A request for hearing filed pursuant to paragraph (a) of this section shall not interrupt or annul the effectiveness of the suspension order.