During a compliance drill, focus on how the Uniform Securities Act applies here. Assume all filings and notices are evaluated under the USA. Before issuing a stop order against a registration statement, the state Administrator must:

Why A — Provide prior notice and an opportunity for a hearing to the affected party

Under USA Section 306, the Administrator must provide prior notice, an opportunity for a hearing, and written findings of fact and conclusions of law before issuing a stop order. However, if the public interest requires, the Administrator may summarily postpone or suspend effectiveness pending final determination of any proceeding. The extra setup is just noise; the controlling state-law rule stays the same.