The written notice shall be sent to the last known address of the person, but the nonappearance of the person shall not prevent the hearing. The hearing shall be conducted by the board by means of sworn, recorded testimony.
Parties have the right to be represented by counsel and to conduct cross-examination of witnesses.
On the basis of any hearing or upon default of applicant, licentiate, or associate, the board shall make a determination specifying its findings of fact and conclusions of law. A copy of the determination shall be sent by registered mail or served personally upon the applicant, licentiate, or associate. The decision of the board denying, revoking, or suspending the license or certificate shall become final 30 days after so mailed or served unless within that period the applicant, licentiate, or associate appeals the decision to the courts of this state in the same manner and subject to the same powers and conditions as now provided by law in regard to rulings, orders, and findings of other quasi-judicial bodies in Alabama, where not otherwise specifically provided. No appeal, while pending appropriate court action, shall supersede the denial, revocation, or suspension. All proceedings and evidence, together with exhibits presented at the hearings before the board in the event of appeal, are admissible in evidence in the court.