1. A. If the Administrator of the Department of Consumer Credit determines that an applicant is not qualified to receive a license, the Administrator shall notify the applicant in writing that the application has been denied, stating the basis for denial.
2. B. If the Administrator denies an application, or if the Administrator fails to act on an application within ninety (90) days after the filing of a properly completed application, the applicant may make a written demand to the Administrator for a hearing before the Administrator on the question of whether the license should be granted.
3. C. Any hearing on the denial of a license shall be conducted pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act; provided, that the burden of proof that the applicant is entitled to a license shall be on the applicant. A decision of the Administrator following any hearing on the denial of a license is subject to review pursuant to the provisions of the Administrative Procedures Act.

Laws 2019, SB 720, c. 89, § 9, eff. November 1, 2019.