In case any certification is denied by the board of health or is denied or revoked by the State department, a hearing shall be held thereon before the board or the State department, as the case may be, within 15 days after request therefor is made by the applicant and upon such hearing the board of health or the State department, as the case may be, shall affirm, alter or rescind its previous determination and take action accordingly within 15 days after the date of such hearing.

L.1954, c. 199, p. 749, s. 9. Amended by L.1971, c. 386, s. 3, eff. Jan. 7, 1972.