What may happen if an individual licensee fails to appear before an informal hearing?

When an individual licensee fails to appear before an informal hearing, various consequences can occur depending on the regulations governing the licensing body. The correct choice recognizes that the potential outcomes of non-appearance can be quite serious and may include suspension, revocation, or denial of the license.

1. Suspension refers to a temporary loss of the right to conduct business or practice, which can occur if the licensee does not show up to address allegations or comply with regulatory requirements.

2. Revocation is a more severe penalty where the license is permanently taken away. If the hearing addresses significant issues regarding the licensee's conduct or compliance, failing to participate could lead to permanent loss of the ability to operate legally.

3. Denial of license is applicable in scenarios where a license may be granted but is rejected due to failure in compliance or lack of response to a hearing. The absence from an informal hearing can result in the regulatory authority taking a negative view of the licensee's reliability or responsibility.

Overall, failing to appear at an informal hearing is treated seriously within regulatory frameworks, making it possible for a licensee to face any combination of these consequences, hence the correctness of indicating that all of these outcomes are possible.