Section 69-SS. Revocation, suspension, reprimands, fines; unlicensed activities

1. The secretary of state shall, before imposing any fine or
  reprimand on a person thereof, or before issuing any order directing the
  cessation of unlicensed activities, and at least ten days prior  to  the
  date  set  for the hearing, notify in writing such person, or the person
  alleged to have engaged in unlicensed activities, of  any  charges  made
  and  shall afford such person an opportunity to be heard in person or by
  counsel in reference thereto. Such  written  notice  may  be  served  by
  delivery of same personally to the person charged, or by mailing same by
  certified  mail  to the last known business or other address provided by
  such person to the secretary of state, or by any  method  authorized  by
  the  civil  practice  law  and  rules  for the service of a summons. The
  hearing on such  charges  shall  be  at  such  time  and  place  as  the
  department shall prescribe.
    2.  The department, acting by such officer or person in the department
  as the secretary of  state  may  designate,  shall  have  the  power  to
  subpoena and bring before the officer or person so designated any person
  in  this  state,  and  administer  an  oath to and take testimony of any
  person or cause his deposition to be taken. A subpoena issued under this
  section shall be regulated by the civil practice law and rules.