Denial, suspension, or revocation of license

The department may deny any license applied for under this article that does not fulfill the minimum requirements which the department 622 26-5-56 shall prescribe by rules and regulations and may suspend or revoke a license which has been issued if an applicant or a licensee violates any of such rules and regulations; provided, however, that before any order is entered denying a license applied for or suspending or revoking a license previously granted, the applicant or licensee, as the case may be, shall be afforded an opportunity for a hearing as provided for in Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.” History. Code 1981, § 26-5-53, enacted by Ga. L. 2017, p. 307, § 1/SB 88. 26-5-54. Notice.