§ 11-207. Investigation of application; issuance of license or denial of application

   (a) Investigation. -- When an applicant for a license files the application and bond and pays the fees required by § 11-206 of this subtitle, the Commissioner shall investigate the facts relevant to the application to determine if the applicant meets the requirements of this subtitle.

(b) Period within which Commissioner to act. -- Unless the Commissioner and an applicant agree in writing to extend the time, the Commissioner shall approve or deny each application for a license within 60 days after the date when the application and bond are filed and the fees are paid.

(c) Issuance. -- The Commissioner shall issue a license to any applicant who meets the requirements of this subtitle.

(d) Denial. --

   (1) If an applicant does not meet the requirements of this subtitle, the Commissioner shall:

      (i) Deny the application;

      (ii) Notify the applicant immediately of this fact;

      (iii) Return the bond filed under § 11-206 of this subtitle;

      (iv) Refund the license fee; and

      (v) Keep the investigation fee.

   (2) Within 10 days after the Commissioner denies an application, the Commissioner shall:

      (i) File in the Commissioner's office written findings and a summary of the evidence supporting them; and

      (ii) Send a copy of the findings and summary to the applicant.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 58A, § 4; 1980, ch. 33, § 2.