(1) If a state administrator denies a license application, the administrator shall notify the applicant in writing of the denial and reasons by registered or certified mail at the address given in the application or supplement.
(2) The applicant may, within thirty (30) days after the date of the mailing of the notice from the state administrator, file a request with the board for an administrative hearing on the application. The hearing shall be conducted by the board as a de novo review of the application in compliance with the requirements of KRS Chapter 13B.
(3) If the state administrator denies an application and the applicant does not timely request a board hearing on its application under subsection (2) of this section, the department shall refund payment of the license fee to the applicant if requested. The department shall also refund payment of any license fee erroneously paid by an applicant. Effective:June 29, 2017