§ 446-f. Notice of hearing on complaints. The secretary shall, before
denying an application for, revoking or suspending a license, or
imposing any fine or issuing a reprimand to the licensee, and at least
ten days prior to the date set for the hearing, notify in writing the
applicant, or licensee of any charges made and shall afford said
applicant or licensee an opportunity to be heard in person or by counsel
in reference thereto. Such written notice may be served by delivery
thereof personally to the applicant or licensee, or by certified mail to
the last known business address of such licensee, or in the case of an
applicant to the business address indicated on the application for
license. The hearing on such charges shall be at such time and place as
the secretary shall prescribe. The secretary, acting by such officer or
person as he may designate, shall have the power to suspend a license
pending a hearing and to subpoena and bring before the officer or person
so designated any person, firm or corporation 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.