What action is taken if a citation is dismissed during the informal hearing process?

When a citation is dismissed during the informal hearing process, the outcome is that the hearing itself will be automatically withdrawn. This means that the citation that prompted the hearing is no longer valid, and the legal proceedings associated with it are terminated. The dismissal indicates that there were insufficient grounds for the citation to stand, or perhaps that there was a procedural error or lack of evidence. Consequently, the practitioner does not face any penalties or further actions related to that citation, and the dismissal effectively clears the matter from their record concerning that specific citation.

The other options suggest different actions that would occur if a citation were dismissed, but they do not accurately reflect the procedural outcome associated with dismissal during the informal hearings. Each of those options pertains to actions or consequences that typically would not happen following such a dismissal. Understanding the implications of a dismissed citation is crucial for practitioners since it directly impacts their professional standing and any potential disciplinary actions.