(a)
- (1) A copy of the complaint with notice of the suspension of license or permit, if ordered by the Committee of Plumbing Examiners, shall be served on the person complained against.
- (2) His or her answer thereto shall be filed in the time allowed for the filing of answers in legal proceedings by the laws of the State of Arkansas.
(b)
- (1) No order revoking a license or permit shall be made until after a public hearing set by the committee not fewer than sixty (60) days after the serving of a notice of suspension on the person complained against.
- (2) The hearing shall be held at the place designated by the committee.
(3) The person complained against shall have the right to:
- (A) Be represented by counsel; and
- (B) Introduce any evidence in his or her defense.
- (4) The conduct of the hearing shall be in accordance with recognized rules of legal procedure.
(c)
- (1) An appeal may be had from the hearing by filing the appeal with the State Board of Health.
- (2) All appeals shall be pursuant to the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.
- (d) Any member of the committee or a representative designated by the committee shall have the authority to administer oaths for the taking of testimony.
- (e) One (1) year after the date of revocation, an application may be made for a new license.
- (f) All procedures shall be reviewed by the agency’s legal counsel prior to any action by the committee resulting in revocation or suspension.