11.   In addition to the provisions of section 8 of P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-21), the commissioner may refuse to grant or may suspend or revoke a crane operator's license upon proof to the satisfaction of the commissioner that the holder thereof has:

   a.   Obtained a certification or license by fraud or deceit;

   b.   Fraudulently or deceitfully performed work for which a license is required under this act;

   c.   Committed an act of gross negligence;

   d.   Falsely advertised;

   e.   Acted in a manner which demonstrates incompetence; or

   f.   Caused or contributed in any manner that directly or indirectly resulted in an injury to a person or damage to property.

   Whenever the commissioner finds cause to refuse to grant, suspend or revoke a crane operator's license pursuant to this act or impose an administrative penalty, he shall notify the licensee of the reasons therefor, in writing, and provide opportunity for a hearing in accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.).

   L.2003,c.171,s.11.