§ 11-510. Denial of license

   (a) In general. -- If an applicant does not meet the requirements of this subtitle, the Commissioner shall:

   (1) Immediately notify the applicant in writing of this fact;

   (2) Return the bond filed under § 11-508 of this subtitle;

   (3) Refund the license fee; and

   (4) Keep the investigation fee.

(b) Written decision; notice of right to hearing. -- Within 30 days after the Commissioner denies an application, the Commissioner shall:

   (1) File in the Commissioner's office a written decision containing the findings and conclusions on which the denial was based;

   (2) Send a copy of the decision to the applicant; and

   (3) Advise the applicant by certified mail of the applicant's right to a hearing to be held in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.

(c) Request for hearing; postponement. --

   (1) An applicant who seeks a hearing on a license application denial shall file a written request for a hearing within 45 days following receipt of the advice to the applicant of the applicant's right to a hearing.

   (2) A hearing date established in response to the filing of a notice under this subsection may be postponed only once for a period of up to 30 days after the initial hearing date.

HISTORY: 1989, ch. 476, § 3.