53-9-113 - Grounds for denial of a license -- Appeal.
               	 		 53-9-113.    Grounds for denial of a license -- Appeal.
      (1)  The board may deny a license or the renewal of a license if the applicant has:
      (a)  committed an act that, if committed by a licensee, would be grounds for probation,suspension, or revocation of a license under this chapter;
      (b)  employed or contracted with a person who has been refused a license under thischapter or who has had a license revoked;
      (c)  while not licensed under this chapter, committed, or aided and abetted thecommission of, any act for which a license is required by this chapter; or
      (d)  knowingly made a material misstatement in connection with an application for alicense or renewal of a license.
      (2) (a)  The board's denial of a license under this chapter shall:
      (i)  be in writing;
      (ii)  describe the basis for the denial; and
      (iii)  inform the applicant that if the applicant desires a hearing to contest the denial, theapplicant shall submit a request in writing to the board within 30 days after the denial has beensent by the department by certified mail to the applicant.
      (b)  The board shall schedule a hearing on the denial for the next board meeting after theapplicant's request for a hearing has been received by the board.
      (3)  The decision of the board may be appealed to the commissioner, who may:
      (a)  return the case to the board for reconsideration;
      (b)  modify the board's decision; or
      (c)  reverse the board's decision.
      (4)  The department shall promptly issue a final order of the commissioner and send theorder to the applicant.
      (5)  Decisions of the commissioner are subject to judicial review pursuant to Section63G-4-402.
Amended by Chapter 382, 2008 General Session