§ 160-rrrr. Disciplinary hearings. The department shall, before
revoking or suspending any license or imposing any fine or reprimand on
the holder thereof, and at least twenty days prior to the date set for
the hearing, notify, in writing, the holder of such license of any
charges made and shall afford such licensee an opportunity to be heard
in person or by counsel in reference thereto. Such written notice may be
served by personal delivery to the licensee, or by certified mail to the
last known business address of such licensee or unlicensed person, or by
any method authorized by the civil practice law and rules. The hearing
on such charges shall be at such time and place as the department shall
prescribe.