Maryland Public Utility Companies Section 10-105

      (a)      After an administrative review, the Commission shall deny an application for a license if the public convenience and necessity requires the denial because of:

            (1)      the physical or mental condition of the applicant; or

            (2)      the criminal record of the applicant.

      (b)      (1)      If an applicant's application for a license is denied under subsection (a) of this section, the applicant may request a hearing by the Commission.

            (2)      The Commission may have the license hearing officer conduct the hearing in accordance with § 10-110 of this subtitle.

      (c)      If the Commission refuses to issue a license, the applicant may seek judicial review of the refusal under Title 3, Subtitle 2 of this article.