(225 ILCS 660/45) (from Ch. 5, par. 2751-45)
Sec. 45. Investigations of applicants; registrants; notifications of hearing; service of notice; hearing; subpoenas; oaths. The Department may, upon its own motion, and shall, upon the verified complaint in writing of any person setting forth facts which if proved would constitute grounds for refusal, suspension, or revocation of a registration under this Act, investigate the actions of any applicant, registrant, or any person claiming to be registered under this Act. At least 10 days before the date set for hearing the Department shall, before refusing to issue or renew and before suspension or revocation of a registration, notify in writing the applicant for or holder of a registration, referred as the "respondent", that on the date designated a hearing will be held to determine whether the respondent is entitled to be registered, and shall afford the respondent an opportunity to be heard in person or by counsel. The written notice shall be served personally on the respondent or by registered or certified mail sent to the respondent's business address as shown in his latest notification to the Department. At the hearing, both the respondent and complainant shall be afforded ample opportunity to present in person or by counsel the statements, testimony, evidence and argument as may be pertinent to the charges or to any defense. The Department may continue the hearing from time to time as it deems necessary.
The Department, over the signature of the Director, may subpoena any persons in this State and take testimony orally, by deposition, or by exhibit, in the same manner and with the same fees and mileage as prescribed in judicial proceedings in civil cases.
Any authorized agent of the Department may administer oaths to witnesses at any hearing that the Department is authorized to conduct.
(Source: P.A. 87-171.)
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