(a) Denial of application for license.

1. (1) If the Arkansas Racing Commission denies an application for a casino license, the casino applicant is entitled to a hearing before the commission by filing a written request no later than fifteen (15) days from receipt of the notice of denial from the commission.
2. (2) The commission’s decision may be appealed to the Pulaski County Circuit Court.
3. (3) Appeals shall be governed by the terms of the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, Arkansas Code § 25-15-201 et seq.

(b) Denial of application for renewal of license, transfer of license, or transfer of location.

1. (1) If the Arkansas Racing Commission denies an application for the renewal of a casino license, the transfer of a casino license, or the transfer of the location for a casino license, the casino licensee is entitled to a hearing before the commission by filing a written request no later than fifteen (15) days from receipt of the notice of denial from the commission.

2. (2)

   1. (A) The commission shall conduct a hearing no later than sixty (60) days from the receipt of the request for hearing.
   2. (B) The commission shall provide notice of the hearing to all interested parties, conduct the hearing, and issue a decision in accordance with the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, Arkansas Code § 25-15-201 et seq.

3. (3)

   1. (A) The commission’s decision may be appealed to the circuit court of the county in which the casino is situated or the Pulaski County Circuit Court.
   2. (B) Appeals shall be governed by the terms of the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, Arkansas Code § 25-15-201 et seq.