(a) The Director, or the Director's designee, shall investigate either by complaint or sua sponte all allegations of violation of statutory or regulatory provisions regulating combative sports and combative sports entertainment in the State, and in doing so, an agent of the Division may enter, at a reasonable time and without prior notice, any place of business or other establishment or building in which activity alleged to violate this chapter may occur. All violations shall be investigated as prescribed in § 8735(h) of Title 29. The Secretary, or the Secretary's designee, shall have the authority to suspend or revoke any license or permit or to impose an administrative penalty on any licensee or permittee for any violation of this statute or any rules or regulations made pursuant thereto. Any license may be suspended pending a hearing before the Secretary, or the Secretary's designee, for any statutory or regulatory violation which, in the opinion of the Director, or the Director's designee presents an imminent threat to the safety of the contestants or to the health, welfare or safety of the general public. The Director, or the Director's designee, shall immediately inform the promoter of the combative sports and/or combative sports entertainment event and the manager of each contestant in the event of the nature of the violation and the reason for the suspension. All violations shall be heard by the Secretary, or the Secretary's designee within 30 days of the suspension. All hearings regarding statutory or regulatory violations shall be governed by the provisions set forth in the Delaware Administrative Procedures Act, Chapter 101 of Title 29. The proceeds of all administrative penalties imposed by the Secretary shall be paid to the Division. (b) Any person wishing to make a complaint against any licensee or permittee shall file such a complaint in the form and manner set forth in § 8735(h) of Title 29. Licensing, Registration, and Permits
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