§ 69-SS — Revocation, suspension, reprimands, fines; unlicensed activities

§ 69-ss. Revocation, suspension, reprimands, fines; unlicensed\nactivities. 1. The secretary of state shall, before imposing any fine or\nreprimand on a person thereof, or before issuing any order directing the\ncessation of unlicensed activities, and at least ten days prior to the\ndate set for the hearing, notify in writing such person, or the person\nalleged to have engaged in unlicensed activities, of any charges made\nand shall afford such person an opportunity to be heard in person or by\ncounsel in reference thereto. Such written notice may be served by\ndelivery of same personally to the person charged, or by mailing same by\ncertified mail to the last known business or other address provided by\nsuch person to the secretary of state, or by any method authorized by\nthe civil practice law and rules for the service of a summons. The\nhearing on such charges shall be at such time and place as the\ndepartment shall prescribe.\n 2. The department, acting by such officer or person in the department\nas the secretary of state may designate, shall have the power to\nsubpoena and bring before the officer or person so designated any person\nin this state, and administer an oath to and take testimony of any\nperson or cause his deposition to be taken. A subpoena issued under this\nsection shall be regulated by the civil practice law and rules.\n