§ 23-17.4-8 - Denial, suspension, or revocation of license. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 23-17.4-8

   § 23-17.4-8  Denial, suspension, orrevocation of license. – The licensing agency, after notice and opportunity for hearing to the applicantor licensee, is authorized to deny, suspend, or revoke a license in any case inwhich it finds that there has been failure to comply with the requirementsestablished under this chapter. The notice shall be effected by registered orcertified mail or by personal service, setting forth the particular reasons forthe proposed action and fixing a date not less than thirty (30) days from thedate of the mailing or service, at which the applicant or licensee shall begiven an opportunity for a prompt and fair hearing. On the basis of thehearing, or upon default of the applicant or licensee, the licensing agencyshall make determination specifying its findings of fact and conclusions oflaw. A copy of the determination shall be sent by registered or certified mailor served personally upon the applicant or licensee. The decision denying,suspending, or revoking the license or application shall become final thirty(30) days after it is so mailed or served, unless the applicant or licensee,within such thirty (30) day period, appeals the decision pursuant to §42-35-15. The procedure governing hearings authorized by this section shall bein accordance with §§ 42-35-9 – 42-35-13 as stipulated in §42-35-14(a). A full and complete record shall be kept of all proceedings, andall testimony shall be reported but need not be transcribed unless the decisionis appealed pursuant to § 42-35-15. A copy or copies of the transcript maybe obtained by any interested party on payment of the cost of preparing thecopy or copies. Witnesses may be subpoenaed by either party.