Maryland Health - General Section 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.