§ 31A-35-405 — Issuance of license -- Denial -- Right of appeal.

(1) After the commissioner receives a complete application, fee, and any additional information in accordance with Section 31A-35-401, the board shall determine whether the applicant meets the requirements for issuance of a license under this chapter.
(2) (2)(a) If the board determines that the applicant meets the requirements for issuance of a license under this chapter, the commissioner shall issue to that person a bail bond agency license.
(2)(b) If the board determines that the applicant does not meet the requirements for issuance of a license under this chapter, the commissioner shall make a final determination as to whether to issue a license under this chapter.
(3) (3)(a) If the commissioner denies an application for a bail bond agency license under this chapter, the commissioner shall provide prompt written notification of the denial by commencing an informal adjudicative proceeding in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act.
(3)(b) An applicant may request a hearing on a denial of an application for a bail bond agency license within 15 days after the day on which the commissioner issues the denial.
(3)(c) The commissioner shall hold a hearing no later than 60 days after the day on which the commissioner receives a request for a hearing described in Subsection (3)(b).

Legislative History

Amended by Chapter 193, 2019 General Session