§ 21-311. Denial of application for license; subsequent issuance of license; hearings and judicial review

   (a) Grounds for denial. -- The Department may deny an application for a food establishment license issued under this subtitle if the Department finds that the applicant:

   (1) Does not meet the requirements of this subtitle or any rules or regulations adopted under this subtitle; or

   (2) Fraudulently or deceptively attempts to obtain a license.

(b) Notice of denial. -- Within 30 days of receipt of the completed application, the Department shall notify the applicant in writing:

   (1) That the application has been denied;

   (2) The specific reasons for the denial of the application; and

   (3) If any, the actions that must be taken by the applicant to qualify for a license.

(c) Subsequent issuance of license. -- After a notice of denial is issued, the Department may issue a license to an applicant if the applicant:

   (1) Takes all actions specified in the notice of denial; and

   (2) Meets the requirements of this subtitle and all rules and regulations adopted under this subtitle.

(d) Hearings and judicial review. -- An applicant who is denied a license is entitled to:

   (1) A hearing before the Secretary under § 21-316 of this subtitle; and

   (2) Judicial review under § 21-317 of this subtitle.

HISTORY: 1987, ch. 297; ch. 306, § 15; 1988, ch. 6, § 1, 11.