The board may not recommend suspension or revocation of licensure or refuse to issue or to renew any certificate for any cause listed in Section 34-26-46 unless the person accused has been given at least 20 days' notice in writing of the charge against him and a public hearing by the board. The written notice shall be mailed to the person's last known address, but the nonappearance of the person shall not prevent such a hearing. Upon such a hearing the board may administer oath and procure by its subpoenas the attendance of witness and the production of relevant books and papers.
(Acts 1963, No. 535, p. 1147, §10.)