(a) The board may not recommend suspension or revocation of licensure or refuse to issue or to renew any license for any cause listed in Section 34-26-46 unless the person accused has been given at least 30 days’ notice in writing of the charge against him or her and a public hearing by the board. The written notice shall be mailed to the person’s last known address, but the nonappearance of the person shall not prevent such a hearing. Upon such a hearing the board may administer oath and procure by its subpoenas the attendance of witness and the production of relevant books and papers.
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Terms Used In Alabama Code 34-26-47

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • writing: includes typewriting and printing on paper. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
(b) At least one member of the board shall be present at all times during a hearing, deliberation, and action thereon. A board member who has assisted with an investigation of a complaint may not vote on the disciplinary action to be taken relating to the complaint. A hearing officer appointed by the Attorney General shall act as the hearing officer for the purpose of ruling on motions, evidence, and other like matters.
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