Not a law violation, but an ordinance or regulation violation.
My understanding is there is no due process as we know it in criminal violations.
I ran into this dealing with the FAA, they can impose huge fines without ever having to go to court.
this is the sense i am getting— due process is the exception rather than the rule in administrative law. the exceptions are for things like getting fired from a job.
By applying to be licensed by them you cede to them the right to do so, don't you?