N.Y. Real Property Law § 444-i: Denial of license; complaints; notice of hearing

§ 444-i. Denial of license; complaints; notice of hearing. The

department shall, before making a final determination to deny an

application for a license, revoke a license, suspend a license, issue a

reprimand, or impose a civil penalty for violation of this article,

notify the applicant or licensee in writing of the reasons for such

proposed denial, revocation, suspension, reprimand, or imposition of a

civil penalty and afford the applicant or licensee an opportunity to be

heard in person or by counsel. Such notification shall be served

personally or by certified mail or in any manner authorized by the civil

practice law and rules for service of a summons. If a hearing is

requested, such hearing shall be held at such time and place as the

department shall prescribe and shall be conducted in accordance with the

provisions of the state administrative procedure act. If the applicant

or licensee fails to make a written request for a hearing within thirty

days after receipt of such notification, then the notification shall

become the final determination of the department. The department, acting

by such officer or person in the department as the secretary 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 or her deposition to be

taken. A subpoena issued under this section shall be regulated by the

civil practice law and rules. If, after such hearing, the license is

denied, revoked, or suspended, a reprimand is issued, or a civil penalty

is imposed, written notice of such determination shall be served upon

the applicant or licensee personally or by certified mail or in any

manner authorized by the civil practice law and rules for the service of

a summons.