(225 ILCS 610/13.2) (from Ch. 8, par. 161.2)
Sec. 13.2.
The Department may, upon its own motion, and shall, upon
the verified written complaint of any person setting forth facts which if
proved would constitute grounds for refusal, suspension or revocation of
a license or permit, investigate the actions of any applicant or any person
or persons holding or claiming to hold a license or permit. Before refusing
to issue or renew, and before suspending or revoking a license or permit,
the Department shall in writing notify the applicant for or holder of a
license or permit, hereinafter called the respondent, that a hearing will
be held to determine whether the respondent is qualified to hold such license
or permit, and shall afford the respondent an opportunity to be heard in
person or by counsel. Such written notice shall be delivered to the respondent
at least 10 days
prior to the hearing by personal service on the respondent or by registered
or certified mail sent to the respondent's business address as shown in his latest
correspondence with the Department. At the hearing, both the respondent
and the complainant shall be afforded ample opportunity to present in person
or by counsel such statements, testimony, evidence and argument as may be
pertinent to the charges or to any defense thereto. The Department may
continue such hearing from time to time. If the Department shall not be
sitting at the time and place fixed in the notice or to which the hearing has been
continued, the Director may continue such hearing for a period not to exceed 30 days.
The Department, by the signature of the Director, may subpoena any person
in this State, and receive evidence in the same manner and with
the same fees as prescribed for judicial proceedings in civil cases.
Any authorized agent of the Department may administer oaths to witnesses
at any hearing which the Department is authorized to conduct.
(Source: P.A. 83-760.)
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