(a) Appeal hearings.

1. (1) In any hearing held for the purpose of affording a person the opportunity to demonstrate his or her qualifications after the denial of a license, the burden of proof shall be on the applicant.
2. (2) In any hearing held for the purpose of affording a person the opportunity to demonstrate his or her qualifications after a suspension or revocation of a license, the burden of proof shall be on the Division of Arkansas State Police.
3. (3) The hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, Arkansas Code § 25-15-201 et seq.

(b) Possession of license pending appeal.

1. (1) Upon notification of suspension or revocation, the concealed handgun carry licensee shall return the concealed handgun carry license to the Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police.
2. (2) Any concealed handgun carry license under suspension or revocation is subject to seizure at any time by any law enforcement officer.