§ 58-70-30. Hearing granted applicant if application denied; appeal. - North Carolina Statutes

§58‑70‑30.  Hearing granted applicant if application denied; appeal.

If, upon application, theCommissioner finds that the permit should not be issued or renewed and deniesan application, he shall notify the applicant or permittee and advise, inwriting, the applicant or permittee of the reasons for the denial or nonrenewalof the permit.  Within 30 days of receipt of notification the applicant orpermittee may make written demand upon the Commissioner for a hearing todetermine the reasonableness of the Commissioner's action. Such hearing shallbe scheduled within 30 days and held within 90 days from the date of receipt ofthe written demand.  An applicant or permittee has the right to appeal anyorder or any unreasonable delay pursuant to Article 4 of Chapter 150B of theGeneral Statutes.  If the Commissioner shall decline an application forrenewal, that applicant may continue to do business pending any appeal takenpursuant hereto. (1931, c. 217, s. 3; 1979, c. 835; 1989, c. 441, s. 7,c. 770, s. 51.)