A. The secretary may revoke or suspend any permit issued under the provisions of this Chapter upon a determination that the holder of the permit has violated the provisions of this Chapter or the rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto, or has failed to meet the professional or occupational standards determined by the secretary, or has failed to ensure that the personnel employed by the holder of the permit meet the professional or occupational standards determined by the secretary.
B. Permits may be revoked or suspended only by a ruling of the secretary based on an adjudicatory hearing held in accordance with the provisions of the Louisiana Administrative Procedure Act.
C. The secretary shall notify each person whose permit has been revoked or suspended, by certified mail, return receipt requested.
D. Each person whose permit has been revoked or suspended shall return the permit to the secretary within fifteen days of the date on which the notice of the revocation or suspension was received.