(a) The Chief may, after an informal conference, suspend the license of any person who procured the issuance of a license for himself or herself by fraud, misrepresentation, deceit, or by the making of any material misstatement of fact in his or her application for such license.

(b) The Chief may, after an informal conference, suspend the license of any person who is convicted of a crime which is, or that there is probable cause to believe that it is, substantially related to the duties of an appraiser and continuation of the licensed activity poses a serious threat of harm to the health, safety or welfare of the public.

(c) The Chief may, after an informal conference, suspend the license of any person who is alleged to have committed an act, or there is probable cause to believe that an act has been committed that is substantially related to the duties of an appraiser and continuation of the licensed activity poses a serious threat of harm to the health, safety or welfare of the public.

(d) Notwithstanding Section 3729, an informal conference regarding allegations subject to this section may be held not less than 10 calendar days after a Notice of Conference has been issued, unless the applicant or licensed appraiser requests an earlier date.

(e) Upon issuance of a suspension under this section, the Chief shall proceed as prescribed by Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 490) of Division 1.5 of the Business and Professions Code and the Bureau shall have all the powers granted therein.