Section 40-22-90 - Presentation of investigation results; hearing; notification of accused(A) The results of an investigation must be presented to the board. If from these results it appears that a violation has occurred or that a licensee has become unfit to practice engineering or surveying, the board, in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act, may take disciplinary action authorized by Section 40-1-120.(B) No disciplinary action may be taken unless the matter is presented to and voted upon by the board.(C) The board may designate a hearing officer or hearing panel to conduct hearings or take other action as may be necessary under Section 40-1-90.(D) If in the judgment of the board a hearing is warranted, the charges may be processed as provided for by the Administrative Procedures Act. (1) The time and place for a hearing must be fixed by the board. The accused must be furnished a copy of the charges and a notice of the time and place of hearing. Notification must be personally serviced or served by certified mail, return receipt requested, at the last known address of the accused at least thirty days before the scheduled hearing date.(2) The accused may appear personally and with counsel to cross-examine witnesses appearing against him and to produce evidence and witnesses in his own defense.2007 Act No. 58, Section 1; 2000 Act No. 311, Section 1.