(a) All licenses issued under the provisions of this subchapter, except temporary licenses, shall expire on December 31 next following the date of issuance of the same. Licenses shall be renewed annually as a condition to further practice. Renewal shall be accomplished by payment to the Commissioner of Health of a fee of $80.00 between December 1 and December 31 next preceding the year of renewal.
(b) The Commissioner of Health, upon recommendation of the Board, and subject to appeal to the Governor, may revoke or suspend the license to practice issued to any person under this subchapter who, after due notice and hearing by the Board, is found to be guilty of any unprofessional or dishonorable conduct, including habitual drunkenness or excessive use of narcotics, gross carelessness, manifest incapacity or the violation of any provisions of this subchapter or of any rules or regulations issued pursuant thereto.