N.Y. General Business Law § 69-ss: Revocation, suspension, reprimands, fines; unlicensed activities

§ 69-ss. Revocation, suspension, reprimands, fines; unlicensed

activities. 1. The secretary of state shall, before imposing any fine or

reprimand on a person thereof, or before issuing any order directing the

cessation of unlicensed activities, and at least ten days prior to the

date set for the hearing, notify in writing such person, or the person

alleged to have engaged in unlicensed activities, of any charges made

and shall afford such person an opportunity to be heard in person or by

counsel in reference thereto. Such written notice may be served by

delivery of same personally to the person charged, or by mailing same by

certified mail to the last known business or other address provided by

such person to the secretary of state, or by any method authorized by

the civil practice law and rules for the service of a summons. The

hearing on such charges shall be at such time and place as the

department shall prescribe.

2. The department, acting by such officer or person in the department

as the secretary of state may designate, shall have the power to

subpoena and bring before the officer or person so designated any person

in this state, and administer an oath to and take testimony of any

person or cause his deposition to be taken. A subpoena issued under this

section shall be regulated by the civil practice law and rules.