§ 21-311
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§21–311.
(a)The Department may deny an application for a food establishment license issued under this subtitle if the Department finds that the applicant:
(1)Does not meet the requirements of this subtitle or any rules or regulations adopted under this subtitle; or
(2)Fraudulently or deceptively attempts to obtain a license.
(b)Within 30 days of receipt of the completed application, the Department shall notify the applicant in writing:
(1)That the application has been denied;
(2)The specific reasons for the denial of the application; and
(3)If any, the actions that must be taken by the applicant to qualify for a license.
(c)After a notice of denial is issued, the Department may issue a license to an applicant if the applicant:
(1)Takes all actions specified in the notice of denial; and
(2)Meets the requirements of this subtitle and all rules and regulations adopted under this subtitle.
(d)An applicant who is denied a license is entitled to:
(1)A hearing before the Secretary under § 21-316 of this subtitle; and
(2)Judicial review under § 21-317 of this subtitle.