Which event triggers the 30-day notification timeline in administrative actions?

• A. The final deposition
• B. The initial license issuance date
• C. The action's filing date
• D. The appeal date

Answer: (A)

The 30-day notification clock starts when the administrative action is finally resolved. In other words, it begins at the final deposition (the final disposition) of the case, when the department issues a final order or decision. Only after that final decision is reached do licensees need to be notified within 30 days. Milestones like the initial license issuance date, the filing date of the action, or an appeal date occur earlier in the process and do not trigger the 30-day period because the action isn’t concluded yet. This rule ensures timely communication of the final outcome once the case is closed.