Sec.22-332b-7. Revocation or suspension of license

When investigation or inspection discloses that a licensee has failed to maintain substantial compliance with standards set forth in sections 22-332b-1 to 22-332b-11, inclusive, or has wilfully and materially failed to comply with the provisions of any law or regulation relating to the acquisition, housing and care of dogs, his license may be suspended or revoked after written notice from the commissioner of health. Within ten days after receipt of a notice of intent to suspend or revoke a license, the licensee may request a hearing to show cause why the license should not be suspended or revoked. If no request for a hearing is made within the aforesaid ten days, suspension or revocation of the license, at the discretion of the commissioner of health, shall become effective upon issuance to the licensee of an order of suspension or revocation accompanied by the commissioner's findings and conclusions. In a similar manner, after a hearing, suspension or revocation of license shall be effective when in the judgment of the commissioner such action is necessary. No facility shall procure or use living dogs for medical or biological teaching, research or study while its license is suspended or after revocation thereof. Reinstatement of a suspended license may be requested after the correction of conditions leading to suspension, at which time reinstatement may be granted at the discretion of the commissioner when such evidence as he may require indicates that acceptable corrective measures have been made effective.