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APPLICATION FOR STAY OF AGENCY ENFORCEMENT

Filing Overview

  • Applicant: [NAME/ENTITY], Contact: [ADDRESS/EMAIL/PHONE]
  • Agency action: [ORDER/NOTICE], Date: [DATE], Docket/Ref: [ID]
  • Parallel proceedings: [ADMIN APPEAL/JUDICIAL REVIEW pending?]

Requested Relief

Stay enforcement of the [ORDER/NOTICE] pending [administrative appeal/judicial review] under [CITE AGENCY RULE / Missouri APA STAY AUTHORITY].

Proposed Order (summary)

  • Stay effective upon filing/agency grant until final disposition.
  • Maintain status quo; no penalties/collection during stay.

Argument (outline)

1) Likelihood of success / substantial questions: [Key legal/factual grounds].
2) Irreparable harm: [Non-compensable harms].
3) Balance of equities: [Compare harms to applicant vs. agency/public].
4) Public interest: [Compliance pathway, safety, continuity].

Evidence (attach as exhibits)

  • Agency order/notice and record excerpts.
  • Declarations on harm and compliance steps.
  • Financial/operational impact evidence.

Cover Letter Body (sample)

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Date: [DATE]

[AGENCY NAME/HEARING OFFICE ADDRESS]

RE: Application for Stay - [NAME/ENTITY], Docket/Ref: [ID]

Dear [Officer/ALJ],

We request a stay of the [ORDER/NOTICE] dated [DATE] pending resolution of the attached appeal/review.

Respectfully,
[NAME/TITLE]

Practice Notes

  • Verify agency stay procedures and deadlines.
  • Offer reasonable conditions to mitigate agency concerns.

[// GUIDANCE: For Missouri matters, cite the specific agency regulation or enabling statute authorizing a stay under the Missouri APA (RSMo § 536.010 et seq.).]

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