35AL Form of direction
A direction under section 35AK may be given:
orally; or
in writing.
The Secretary must not give a direction under section 35AK orally unless the delay that would occur if the direction were to be given in writing would frustrate the effectiveness of the direction.
If a direction under section 35AK is given orally to an entity, the Secretary must:
do both of the following:
make a written record of the direction;
give a copy of the written record of the direction to the entity; and
do so within 48 hours after the direction is given.