(a) When an applicant for a license files the application and pays the fees required by § 11–404 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) The Commissioner shall approve or deny each application for a license within 60 days after the date on which the complete application is filed and the fees are paid.
(c) The Commissioner shall issue a license to any applicant who meets the requirements of this subtitle.
(d) (1) If the Commissioner denies an application, the Commissioner shall:
(i) Notify the applicant of the denial;
(ii) Refund the license fee to the applicant; and
(iii) Keep the investigation fee and any charges collected under § 11–406 of this subtitle.
(2) (i) Within 20 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 on the application.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 4 - Sales Finance Companies -- Licensing Provisions
Section 11-402 - Scope of Subtitle
Section 11-403 - License Required; Local Licenses Prohibited; Transfer of Information to Nmls
Section 11-404 - Applications for Licenses
Section 11-405 - Grounds for Denial of Application
Section 11-406 - Investigation Expenses; Other Payments Prohibited
Section 11-407 - Issuance of License or Denial of Application
Section 11-408 - Contents and Scope of Licenses; Additional Licenses
Section 11-409 - Term; Expiration and Renewal
Section 11-410 - License Not Transferable; Display
Section 11-411 - Change of Location
Section 11-412 - Surrender of License
Section 11-412.1 - Confidentiality of Information
Section 11-413 - Investigatory Powers of Commissioner
Section 11-414 - Suspensions and Revocations
Section 11-416 - Judicial Review
Section 11-417 - Effect of Surrender, Suspension, or Revocation