1. (a) The Office may deny an application for registration if an applicant does not meet the registration requirements of section 5(a) of the act (63 P. S. § 1725.5(a)) or for the grounds contained in section 8(a) of the act (63 P. S. § 1725.8(a)). The Office will provide the applicant with written notification of the denial which states the statutory and regulatory reasons for the denial and sets forth the procedure for requesting reconsideration.
2. (b) An applicant for registration whose application was denied by the Office may file a request for reconsideration with the Office within 30 days of the date of the notice of denial.

3. (c) The request for reconsideration must be in writing and include the following:

   1. (1) The applicant’s name and address.
   2. (2) The facts supporting the applicant’s request for reconsideration.
   3. (3) Supporting documentation demonstrating that the applicant meets the requirements for registration under section 5(a)(2) of the act.
4. (d) The Office will review the request for reconsideration and issue a written determination containing its decision. If reconsideration is denied, the Office will provide a summary of the reasons in the determination.
5. (e) If the request is granted, the Office will issue a registration to the applicant if the applicant pays the renewal fee and completes the application under section 5(a)(1) of the act.
6. (f) An applicant may seek a hearing and appeal the denial of registration under sections 10 and 11 of the act (63 P. S. § § 1725.10 and 1725.11). The Office and Department will conduct hearings and resolve appeals under § 501.8 (relating to hearings/appeals).

Cross References

This section cited in 34 Pa. Code § 501.4 (relating to registration).