Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 1 - Check Cashing Services
Section 12-109 - Licensing -- Application Investigation; Approval or Denial

(a)    When an applicant for a license files the application and pays the fees required by § 12–108 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 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 an applicant does not meet the requirements of this subtitle, the Commissioner shall:
            (i)    Deny the application;
            (ii)    Notify the applicant immediately of the denial;
            (iii)    Refund the license fee; and
            (iv)    Retain 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.

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