a. The department, before denying, suspending, revoking or refusing to renew a license, shall give notice to the sponsor personally, or by certified or registered mail to the last known address of the sponsor with return receipt requested. The notice shall afford the sponsor with an opportunity to be heard. The hearing shall take place within 60 days from the issuance or mailing of the notice and shall be conducted in accordance with the “Administrative Procedure Act,” P.L. 1968, c. 410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.).

b. If the center’s license is suspended or revoked, the parent of a child in the center shall receive notice thereof personally and in writing, by the center’s sponsor or operator.

L.1983, c. 492, s. 10.