Section 11-608 - Denial of application. - Maryland Statutes

§ 11-608. Denial of application.
 

(a)  In general.- If the Commissioner denies an application, the Commissioner: 

(1) Within 10 days, shall notify the applicant, in writing, of the denial; 

(2) Shall refund the license fee; and 

(3) Shall keep the investigation fee. 

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

(1) Issue a written decision containing the specific factual findings and conclusions of law on which the denial was based; 

(2) Send a copy of the written decision by certified mail 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)  Time for filing request for hearing.- An applicant who seeks a hearing on an application denial shall file with the Commissioner's office a written request for a hearing within 45 days after receipt of the Commissioner's written decision and notice of the applicant's right to a hearing. 
 

[2005, ch. 590.]