§34-4-30. Revocation or suspension - Procedure for hearings; immunity of board.

(a) The board may administer oaths and prescribe all necessary and reasonable rules for the conduct of a hearing. The board may take testimony of any person by deposition, with the same fees and mileage and in the same manner as prescribed by law in judicial procedure of courts of this state in civil cases. The fees and mileage shall be paid by the party at whose request the witness is subpoenaed.

(b) If the board determines that the licensee is guilty under this chapter, his or her license may be suspended or revoked.

(c) The affirmative vote of a majority of the board shall be necessary to revoke or suspend a license.

(d) The board is declared to be a quasi judicial body, and the members or the employees of the board are granted immunity from civil liability and shall not be liable for damages therefrom when acting in the performance of their duties as described in this chapter.

(Acts 1973, No. 811, p. 1236, §14; Acts 1981, No. 81-378, p. 555, §4; Act 98-271, p. 440, §1.)