The Department shall give written notice by certified or registered mail to any applicant, licensee, registrant or certified technician of the Department’s intent to suspend, revoke, or refuse to issue a license, registration, or certificate or to assess a fine. Such person has a right to a hearing before the Department; however, a written notice of a request for such a hearing shall be served on the Department within 10 days of notice of such refusal, suspension, or revocation of a license, registration, or certification, or imposition of a fine. The hearing shall be conducted by the Director, or a Hearing Officer designated in writing by the Director, to conduct the hearing. A stenographic record shall be made of the hearing and the cost borne by the Department; however, a transcription of the hearing will be made only if a person requests and shall be transcribed at the cost of such person.
     The hearing shall be conducted at such place as designated by the Department.