Section 11-510 - Denial of license. - Maryland Statutes

§ 11-510. Denial of license.
 

(a)  In general.- If an applicant does not meet the requirements of this subtitle, the Commissioner shall: 

(1) Immediately notify the applicant in writing of this fact; 

(2) Return the bond filed under § 11-508 of this subtitle; 

(3) Refund the license fee; and 

(4) Keep the investigation fee. 

(b)  Written decision; notice of right to hearing.- Within 30 days after the Commissioner denies an application, the Commissioner shall: 

(1) File in the Commissioner's office a written decision containing the findings and conclusions on which the denial was based; 

(2) Send a copy of the decision to the applicant; and 

(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. 

(c)  Request for hearing; postponement.-  

(1) An applicant who seeks a hearing on a license application denial shall file a written request for a hearing within 45 days following receipt of the advice to the applicant of the applicant's right to a hearing. 

(2) A hearing date established in response to the filing of a notice under this subsection may be postponed only once for a period of up to 30 days after the initial hearing date. 
 

[1989, ch. 476, § 3.]