During what type of hearing can a contractor's license be suspended or revoked?

A contractor's license can be suspended or revoked during an administrative hearing. This type of hearing is specifically designed to address issues related to regulatory compliance and licensing matters. In the context of contractor licensing, administrative hearings are conducted to determine whether a contractor has violated the terms of their license or applicable regulations, which could warrant disciplinary action such as suspension or revocation of their license.

In administrative hearings, evidence is presented, and both the contractor and regulatory authorities can provide testimony. The outcome of these hearings has a direct impact on the contractor's ability to operate legally within the state, and they are a key aspect of maintaining public safety and ensuring accountability within the construction industry.

The other hearing types mentioned—preliminary, criminal, and civil—serve different functions. Preliminary hearings usually relate to determining whether there is enough evidence for a trial, criminal hearings deal with violations of laws and may lead to criminal penalties rather than administrative ones, and civil hearings generally involve disputes between parties that do not fall under administrative regulations but rather common law or contractual issues. Thus, administrative hearings are the appropriate venue for addressing contractor licensing issues.