§ 45:15-18 — Notification to licensee of charges made in licenses suspension, revocation.

45:15-18. With the exception of a temporary suspension imposed by the commission pursuant to section 23 of P.L.1993, c.51 (C.45:15-17.1), the commission shall, before suspending or revoking any license, and at least ten days prior to the date set for the hearing, notify in writing the licensee of any charges made, and afford him an opportunity to be heard in person or by counsel. Such written notice may be served either personally or sent by certified mail to the last known business address of the licensee. If the licensee is a broker-salesperson or salesperson, the commission shall also notify the broker employing or contracting with him, specifying the charges made against such licensee, by sending a notice thereof by certified mail to the broker's last known business address. The commission shall have power to bring before it any licensee or any person in this State pursuant to subpoena served personally or by certified mail; or the commission may take testimony by deposition in the same manner as prescribed by law in judicial proceedings in the courts of this State. Any final decision or determination of the commission shall be reviewable by the Appellate Division of the Superior Court. amended 1953, c.43, s.73; 1993, c.51, s.25; 2009, c.238, s.12; 2018, c.71, s.17.