(a) If the director denies the issuance of a permit or revokes a permit, after three attempts to contact by phone or email, the director shall send the applicant or permit holder by certified mail, return receipt requested, written notice of the denial or revocation and of the right of appeal. Mailed notice shall be deemed received and effective three days after the date of mailing whether the notice was actually received or not or whether the notice was returned unclaimed or undeliverable.