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2017 Maryland Code
Health - General
Title 21 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics
Subtitle 3 - Food Establishments
Part II - Licensing
§ 21-311. Denial of application for license; subsequent issuance of license; hearings and judicial review
Universal Citation: MD Health-Gen Code § 21-311 (2017)
- (a) Grounds for denial. -- 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) Notice of denial. -- 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) Subsequent issuance of license. -- 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) Hearings and judicial review. -- 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.
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