§ 20-296. Notice and hearing upon denial, suspension, revocation or refusal to renew license.
§ 20‑296. Notice andhearing upon denial, suspension, revocation or refusal to renew license.
No license shall be suspendedor revoked or denied, or renewal thereof refused, until a written notice of thecomplaint made has been furnished to the licensee against whom the same isdirected, and a hearing thereon has been had before the Commissioner, or aperson designated by him. At least 10 days' written notice of the time andplace of such hearing shall be given to the licensee by certified mail with returnreceipt requested to his last known address as shown on his license or otherrecord of information in possession of the Division. At any such hearing, thelicensee shall have the right to be heard personally or by counsel. Afterhearing, the Division shall have power to suspend, revoke or refuse to renewthe license in question. Immediate notice of any such action shall be given tothe licensee in the manner herein provided in the case of notices of hearing. (1955,c. 1243, s. 12; 1975, c. 716, s. 5; 1981, c. 108.)