The department shall, before revoking or suspending any license or imposing any fine or reprimand on the holder thereof, and at least twenty days prior to the date set for the hearing, notify, in writing, the holder of such license of any charges made and shall afford such licensee an opportunity to be heard in person or by counsel in reference thereto. Such written notice may be served by personal delivery to the licensee, or by certified mail to the last known business address of such licensee or unlicensed person, or by any method authorized by the civil practice law and rules. The hearing on such charges shall be at such time and place as the department shall prescribe.
New York Legal Code