(a) When an applicant for a license files the application and bond and pays the fees required by § 11–206 of this subtitle, the Commissioner shall investigate the facts relevant to the application to determine if the applicant meets the requirements of this subtitle.
(b) Unless the Commissioner and an applicant agree in writing to extend the time, the Commissioner shall approve or deny each application for a license within 60 days after the date on which the complete application is filed, the fees are paid, and the surety bond is filed.
(c) The Commissioner shall issue a license to any applicant who meets the requirements of this subtitle.
(d) (1) If an applicant does not meet the requirements of this subtitle, the Commissioner shall:
(i) Deny the application;
(ii) Notify the applicant immediately of this fact;
(iii) Return the bond filed under § 11–206 of this subtitle;
(iv) Refund the license fee; and
(v) Keep the investigation fee.
(2) (i) Within 10 days after the Commissioner denies an application, the Commissioner shall send a written notice to the applicant stating the reasons for the denial.
(ii) The notice shall be sent by United States mail, e–mail, or any means provided through NMLS to the address listed in the application.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 2 - Consumer Loans -- Licensing Provisions
Section 11-202 - Scope of Subtitle
Section 11-203 - Rules and Regulations
Section 11-203.1 - Licensing Requirements and Process
Section 11-203.2 - Confidentiality of Information
Section 11-204 - Permitted and Prohibited Loan Activities
Section 11-205 - Qualifications of Applicant for License
Section 11-206 - Applications for Licenses
Section 11-207 - Investigation of Application; Issuance of License or Denial of Application
Section 11-208 - Contents and Scope of Licenses; Additional Licenses
Section 11-209 - Term and Renewal of Licenses
Section 11-209.1 - Surrender of License
Section 11-210 - License Not Transferable; Display
Section 11-211 - Change of Location
Section 11-213 - Licensee to Keep Books and Records
Section 11-214 - Investigatory Powers of Commissioner
Section 11-215 - Cease and Desist Orders
Section 11-216 - Suspensions and Revocations
Section 11-218 - Judicial Review
Section 11-219 - Sale of Loan Account to Unlicensed Person
Section 11-220 - Reporting of Criminal Violations
Section 11-221 - Interpretation and Construction of Subtitle