§ 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.