§ 23-52-113 - Appeal of permit denial. - Arkansas Statutes

23-52-113. Appeal of permit denial.

(a) If the State Board of Collection Agencies determines that an applicant is not qualified to receive a permit, the board shall notify the applicant in writing that the application has been denied, stating the basis for denial.

(b) If the board denies an application or if the board 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 board for a hearing before the board on the question of whether the permit should be granted.

(c) At the hearing, the burden of proving that the applicant is entitled to a permit under this chapter shall be on the applicant. A decision of the board following any hearing on the denial of a permit may be subject to review in accordance with the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, 25-15-201 et seq.