Initiation of Administrative Action by the DOE.
Section 44
SEC. 44. Initiation of Administrative Action by the DOE. – An administrative action shall be initiated by the DOE through the issuance of a show cause order to the LPG industry participant, giving the latter the opportunity to explain in writing within the period prescribed by the DOE from receipt of the order: Provided, That the entire administrative proceeding shall not exceed sixty (60) calendar days from the issuance of a show cause order to the final resolution by the DOE. The DOE shall have the discretion to conduct a hearing pertaining to the violation, or to impose an outright penalty based on the merits of the written explanation.