Connecticut General Statutes Title 20. Professional and Occupational Licensing, Certification, Title Protection and Registration. Examining Boards § 20-529d. Investigations. Penalty. Appeal

(a) Upon the verified complaint, in writing, of any person concerning a violation by an appraisal management company, other than a federally regulated appraisal management company, of the provisions of sections 20-529 to 20-529c, inclusive, the Department of Consumer Protection may investigate such company. Upon a determination by the commissioner that an appraisal management company has made any materially false, fictitious or fraudulent statement or violated any provision of sections 20-529 to 20-529c, inclusive, the commissioner may deny, refuse to renew, suspend or revoke a certificate of registration issued in accordance with section 20-529 and may impose a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars.

(b) Before denying, refusing to renew, suspending or revoking a certificate of registration or imposing any civil penalty, the commissioner shall give notice and afford an opportunity for hearing in accordance with chapter 54. 1

(c) Any person aggrieved by any decision or order of the commissioner under this section may appeal therefrom in accordance with section 4-183.