Maryland § 11-510

§ 11-510.

    (a)    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)    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)    (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.