A.  The board may upon its own motion, or upon a verified written complaint of any person setting forth facts which, if proved, would constitute grounds for:

(1)  Refusal to issue or renew.

(2)  Suspension or revocation of any such license, certificate, or permit, investigate the action of any person applying for, holding or claiming to hold, any such license, registration, certificate, or permit, or other designation deemed necessary to engage in the practice of pharmacy.

B.  The board shall, at least thirty days prior to the date set for the hearing, notify in writing the applicant for, or holder of, any such license, registration, certificate, permit, or any other designation deemed necessary to engage in the practice of pharmacy, of any charges made, and shall afford the accused person an opportunity to be heard in reference thereto.  The written notice may be served by delivering it personally to the accused person, or by mailing it by registered or certified mail to the accused person’s last address on record with the board.  At the time and place fixed in the notice, the board shall proceed to hear the charges.  The accused person, the complainant, and a representative of the board shall each have an opportunity to present in person, or by counsel, such matters as may be pertinent to the charges and to any defense thereto.  The board may continue such hearing from time to time, and from place to place, as may be necessary or proper.

C.  If an application for any license, registration, certificate, permit, or any other designation deemed necessary to engage in the practice of pharmacy or renewal thereof, is refused, or if any license, registration, certificate, permit, or any other designation deemed necessary to engage in the practice of pharmacy is restricted, suspended, or revoked, the board shall notify the applicant thereof, or the holder thereof, in writing, of its decision and the reason for such action.

Acts 1999, No. 767, §1.