The procedure of the attorney general in approving or denying an application for a license or renewal of the license shall be as follows:

(1)  If the application is approved, the attorney general shall issue a license in the form provided in this chapter;

(2)  If the application is denied, the attorney general shall notify the applicant or licensee, in writing, of the denial and state the reasons for his or her action;

(3)  Within fifteen (15) days from the receipt of notice, the applicant or licensee may request a hearing in writing;

(4)  If a request for a hearing is received in a timely manner, the attorney general shall set a date for a hearing and notify the parties of the time and place of the hearing;

(5)  All hearings shall be held in accordance with the provisions of chapter 35 of Title 42.

History of Section.
P.L. 1987, ch. 112, § 1.