(a) The Council may hold an application in abeyance up to 180 days if there is a high priority complaint pending against the applicant. Alternatively, the Council may issue a license subject to an eligibility order in lieu of abatement.(b) An applicant will be permitted to take all required exams while an application is abated.(c) Notwithstanding any other rule, the Council may enter findings of fact and conclusions of law and take disciplinary action against a license for acts or omissions that occurred prior to the issuance of the license.