1. (a) If the Commissioner denies an application, the Commissioner:

   1. (1) Within 10 days, shall notify the applicant, in writing, of the denial; and
   2. (2) Shall keep the license fee and the investigation fee.

2. (b) Within 30 days after the Commissioner denies an application, the Commissioner shall:

   1. (1) Issue a written decision containing the specific factual findings and conclusions of law on which the denial was based;
   2. (2) Send a copy of the written decision by certified mail to the applicant; and
   3. (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.¹
3. (c) An applicant who seeks a hearing on an application denial shall file with the Commissioner's office a written request for a hearing within 45 days after receipt of the Commissioner's written decision and notice of the applicant's right to a hearing.

Added by Acts 2005, c. 590, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2005. Amended by Acts 2012, c. 254, § 1, eff. July 1, 2012.

State Government § 10-101 et seq.