§ 11-407. Issuance of license or denial of application

   (a) Period within which Commissioner to act. -- The Commissioner shall approve or deny each application for a license within 60 days after the date when the application is made and the fees are paid.

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

(c) Denial. --

   (1) If the Commissioner denies an application, the Commissioner shall:

      (i) Notify the applicant of the denial;

      (ii) Refund the license fee to the applicant; and

      (iii) Keep the investigation fee and any charges collected under § 11-406 of this subtitle.

   (2) Within 20 days after the Commissioner denies an application, the Commissioner shall:

      (i) File in the Commissioner's office a written decision and statement of the reasons for denying the application; and

      (ii) Send a copy of the decision and statement to the applicant.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 83, § 157; 1980, ch. 33, § 2.