1. (a) After an administrative review, the Commission shall deny an application for a license if the public convenience and necessity requires the denial because of:

   1. (1) the physical or mental condition of the applicant; or
   2. (2) the criminal record of the applicant.

2. (b)

   1. (1) If an applicant's application for a license is denied under subsection (a) of this section, the applicant may request a hearing by the Commission.
   2. (2) The Commission may have the license hearing officer conduct the hearing in accordance with § 10-110 of this subtitle.
3. (c) If the Commission refuses to issue a license, the applicant may seek judicial review of the refusal under Title 3, Subtitle 2 of this article.

Added by Acts 1998, c. 8, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 1998.

Formerly Art. 78, § 50J.